About Cendana
The surname Cendana is of Indonesian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "chandan," meaning "sandalwood." It is a relatively rare surname and is often associated with individuals of Indonesian or Javanese descent. The name Cendana may have been given to families involved in the sandalwood trade or those who had a connection to the sandalwood tree, which holds cultural and religious significance in Indonesia.
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The surname Cendana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cendana based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cendana is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cendana in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cendana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.