Chanda

Chanda Meaning & Origin

About Chanda
The surname Chanda is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "chanda," meaning "moon" or "shining." It is a common surname among various communities in India, including the Bengali, Punjabi, and Rajput communities. The name Chanda is often associated with qualities such as beauty, brightness, and purity, reflecting the significance of the moon in Indian culture and mythology.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chanda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chanda: 778
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,139
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chanda 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 Chanda is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 N D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧændΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chanda in Braille

Here's how to represent Chanda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chanda in braille

How to sign the name Chanda using Sign Language

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

The name Chanda in sign language

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