Chandrasekhar

Chandrasekhar Meaning & Origin

About Chandrasekhar
The surname Chandrasekhar is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit words "chandra" meaning "moon" and "sekhara" meaning "crown" or "crest". It is a combination of two words that symbolize the moon's radiant crown. The surname is commonly found among people of Indian descent and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the moon or are believed to possess qualities associated with the moon, such as beauty, grace, or serenity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chandrasekhar: 326
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,585
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chandrasekhar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNTRSKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0536020206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE2 N D R AH0 S AE1 V R IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/chandrasekhar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNTRSKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chandrasekhar in Braille

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

The name Chandrasekhar in braille

How to sign the name Chandrasekhar using Sign Language

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

The name Chandrasekhar in sign language

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