👧 Chandana — Name Meaning & Origin

Chandana

“Sandalwood; A Jain nun-saint; Chandanbala, the first female disciple of Mahavira”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginKannada, Sanskrit
ReligionHindu, Jain
Used inIndia, Nepal · Karnataka
RashiMeen (Pisces)
NakshatraRevati (pada 3) · syllable “Cha”
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters8 · starts with C
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Chandana?

Chandana means "Sandalwood; A Jain nun-saint; Chandanbala, the first female disciple of Mahavira" (Kannada, Sanskrit origin).

Is Chandana a boy or girl name?

Chandana is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Chandana from?

Chandana is used as a Hindu and Jain name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Chandana?

By its first syllable "Cha", Chandana belongs to Meen (Pisces) rashi and Revati nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Chandana?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Chandana adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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