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Chandra
Chandra is a Sanskrit name meaning 'moon.' It embodies qualities of serenity, beauty, and nurturing, often associated with the gentle light of the moon that brings calmness and clarity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,349 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1975 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2005 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%TN — 19%OH — 19%GA — 19%
Notable People
Chandra Wilson (Actress, *Grey's Anatomy*) · Chandra Bahadur Dangi (Shortest man ever recorded) · Chandra Levy (Political intern, notable case) · Chandra X-ray Observatory (Astrophysics satellite) · Chandra Mohan (Indian actor)
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