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ChandrakumarHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Moon-powered

Pronunciation: chan-DRA-kuh-MAR

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Name
Chandrakumar
Meaning
Moon-powered
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
chan-DRA-kuh-MAR
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Chandrakumar mean?

Chandrakumar is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Moon-powered". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: chan-DRA-kuh-MAR. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

चन्द्रकुमार

Moon God (Chandra) + Fortune (Kumar)

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

chan-DRA-kuh-MAR

IPA

/ˈtʃɑn.d̪rɑ.kʊ.mɑr/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Chandrakumar is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Moon-powered. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Those with the life path number 1 are natural leaders. They are ambitious, individualistic, and have a strong will power. They are often seen as self-confident and determined.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name that embodies the wisdom and grace of the moon.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Chandrakumar is a name that carries deep cultural roots in the Hindu tradition. The name is inspired by the moon, a significant celestial body in Hindu mythology. Theampaan (the crescent moon sign) is an auspicious symbol featured in Hindu temples and ceremonies. It is believed that the moon brings fertility, prosperity, and peace, and the name Chandrakumar represents these qualities.
In Hinduism, the moon represents purity, wisdom, and the cycle of birth and rebirth. The moon is also considered a symbol of the divine feminine, representing the mysteries and depths of the universe. Naming a child Chandrakumar pays homage to the moon deity and invokes the blessings of knowledge, inner wisdom, and spiritual growth. The name signifies the inner strength, grace, and enlightenment that one can achieve through a deep connection with the celestial energies.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Chandrakumar Tatuskar was a Maratha king who ruled the princely state of Sangli from 1570 to 1610. He was known for his military prowess and his expansionist policies, which saw the growth of the Sangli state.

1570-1610 CE

Chandrakumar Azad was a prominent Indian independence activist and a founding member of the Indian National Army during the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1898 in Meerut, United Provinces, and was executed by the British in 1947.

1910-1947 CE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Chandrakumar BoseChandrakumar Azad

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

चन्द्रकुमार

Moon God (Chandra) + Fortune (Kumar)

🇮🇳Hindi

चन्द्रकुमार

चंद्र (Chandra) + कुमार (Kumar)

🇮🇳Tamil

சந்திரகுமார்

சந்திர (Chandra) + குமார் (Kumar)

🇮🇳Telugu

చంద్రకుమార్

చంద్ర (Chandra) + కుమార్ (Kumar)

🇮🇳Marathi

Chandrakumar

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Moon-powered

🇧🇩Bengali

Chandrakumar

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Moon-powered

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