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Chandra vs Hiranya

ChandraHiranya
Meaning Moon gold
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation CHUN-druh hih-RAHN-yah
Syllables 2 3
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Births by decade

DecadeChandraHiranya
2020s 8 0
2010s 91 0
2000s 468 0
1990s 1,629 0
1980s 4,285 0
1970s 6,698 0
1960s 3,145 0
1950s 907 0
1940s 46 0
1930s 6 0

What does Chandra mean?

Chandra means 'moon' in Sanskrit, from a root meaning 'to shine,' and is the name of the Hindu lunar deity among the Navagraha. Used for boys in India (the god) and often for girls in the West.

What does Hiranya mean?

From Sanskrit 'hiranya' (हिरण्य) meaning 'gold'; the related adjective 'hiranmaya' means 'golden'. Dictionary-level 'gold' meaning is well attested.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Chandra and Hiranya?

Chandra means Moon (sanskrit origin), while Hiranya means gold (sanskrit origin).