Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Chandan

“Sandalwood”

About the name Chandan

Meaning
Sandalwood
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
C
Name number
9

Numerology of Chandan

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Chandan

Revati

Naming syllable “Cha” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234
Moon signMeena (Pisces)
DeityPushan, protector of travellers
SymbolA pair of fish

Kind, caring and protective. Traditionally linked with nurturing others and a safe, gentle journey through life.

All Revati names
Chandan starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Chandan

What does the name Chandan mean?

Chandan means "Sandalwood" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Chandan a boy or a girl name?

Chandan is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Chandan match?

The name Chandan starts with the syllable "Cha", which is a naming syllable of Revati nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Chandan?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Chandan adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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