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Moonlight
Pronunciation: chan-DEE-nee
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Chandini is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Moonlight". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: chan-DEE-nee. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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चन्दिनी
Moon Goddess
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
chan-DEE-nee
IPA
/ˈtʃəndɪˈniː/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Chandini is a Sanskrit name derived from the word 'Chandra' which means moon in Sanskrit. In Hindu mythology, Chandini is an epithet of the moon god Chandra and is also the name of a celestial nymph who is the personification of the moon.
Historical Usage
Chandrakanta was the name of a legendary queen who ruled over the region of Vidarbha in central India during the 13th century. Her birth name was Chandini. She was famous for her exceptional beauty and her devotion towards Goddess Chandraghanta, whose image she carried in her palace.
13th century
Another reference to Chandini is found in the ancient Hindu scripture, Mahabharata. In this epic, Chandini is mentioned as the name of the wife of the great sage Vyasa. She is described as a great scholar and a devotee of Lord Shiva. It is believed that she played a significant role in the compilation and preservation of the Mahabharata.
Unknown, likely ancient
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Translations
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चन्दिनी
Moon Goddess
चन्दिनी
चंद्रा
சந்தினி
சந்தி
చందినీ
చంద్ర
Chandini
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Moonlight
Chandini
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Moonlight
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