Chandan

Chandan Meaning & Origin

About Chandan
The name "Chandan" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It is derived from the word "chandana," which means "sandalwood." Sandalwood holds great cultural and religious significance in India, known for its fragrance and use in various rituals. Therefore, the name "Chandan" is often associated with qualities like purity, calmness, and spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chandan are male.

Chandan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 D N AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/chandan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chandan in Braille

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

The name Chandan in braille

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

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

The name Chandan in sign language

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