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Hiranya vs Chandra

HiranyaChandra
Meaning gold Moon
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation hih-RAHN-yah CHUN-druh
Syllables 3 2
Trend—Vintage

Births by decade

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

What does Hiranya mean?

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Hiranya and Chandra?

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