Chandan

Chandan Meaning & Origin

About Chandan
The surname Chandan is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "chandana," which means sandalwood. It is a common surname among people of Indian descent, particularly in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The surname Chandan is often associated with individuals who may have had a historical connection to the sandalwood trade or were involved in the production or use of sandalwood products.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chandan: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chandan in braille

How to sign the name Chandan using Sign Language

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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