Chandal

Chandal Meaning & Origin

About Chandal
The name "Chandal" is of Sanskrit origin and is primarily used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the word "chanda" which means "fierce" or "violent." In Hinduism, "Chandal" historically referred to a social group considered to be outside the traditional caste system, often associated with occupations deemed impure or unclean. Over time, the term has evolved and is now used as a personal name, symbolizing strength, power, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chandal are female.

Chandal Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/chandal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chandal in Braille

Here's how to represent Chandal in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chandal in braille

How to Spell the Name Chandal in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chandal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chandal in sign language

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