What origin is the name Candana?

Candana comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Candana?

Names from the same Indian tradition pair naturally with Candana — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our Indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Candana?

Candana starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Candana

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Candana

Candana

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Candana is an Indian girl's name meaning "Sandalwood".

Candana is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Sandalwood". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Sandalwood

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Candana

What does Candana mean?

Candana is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Sandalwood".

How popular is Candana?

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Brother names that go with Candana

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 2

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.