Chander

The name Chander is the masculine form of the Indian name Chandra. Its meaning can be translated as 'the moon' or 'the moonlight'.

What does the name Chander mean?

Chander is the masculine counterpart of the Indian name Chandra. Translated, the name means 'the moon' or 'the moonlight'. The root of the name lies in the Sanskrit word chandra (चन्द्र), which stands for 'moon'. Feminine variants include Candra and Cendra.

Where does the name Chander come from?

Chander has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the moon'. The root word chandra (चन्द्र) stands for 'moon' in Sanskrit. The name is common in Hindi and Indian languages.

How do you pronounce Chander?

The pronunciation of Chander is pleasant and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Chan-der' [ˈtʃandɐ] or [ˈʃandɐ]. The clear beginning of the name connects with a softly fading end. The gentle '-der' provides a harmonious conclusion and gives the name a calm note. Chander radiates stability and accessibility - a name that, through its clear structure, presents a pleasant and unexcited presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Chander is one of the rare first names. It has not been registered in the German first name charts so far. The best ranking Chander achieved was in 2015, reaching 3,549th place in the first name charts of Canada. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, placing it 4,480th in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, Chander ranks 6,188th in Canada.