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    Chanda or Chandaa?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Chanda and Chandaa are two spellings of the same sound. Chanda is listed with the meaning "A Sanskrit name meaning fierce or moon-like, often used in reference to the goddess Devi" and Chandaa with "Derived from the Sanskrit Chandra. Refers to the moon or bright light; a gentle, poetic name often used for girls in India". Chanda is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailChandaChandaa
    MeaningA Sanskrit name meaning fierce or moon-like, often used in reference to the goddess Devi.Derived from the Sanskrit Chandra. Refers to the moon or bright light; a gentle, poetic name often used for girls in India.
    OriginSanskritIndian
    GenderGirlUnisex
    Writtenचंदा—
    Say itChan-daChan-daa
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Chanda and Chandaa

    Is Chanda or Chandaa more common?

    Chanda is more often searched and saved on this site; Chandaa is also used.

    Do Chanda and Chandaa mean the same?

    Chanda: "A Sanskrit name meaning fierce or moon-like, often used in reference to the goddess Devi". Chandaa: "Derived from the Sanskrit Chandra. Refers to the moon or bright light; a gentle, poetic name often used for girls in India".

    How do you say Chanda?

    In parts: Chan-da. Chandaa is said the same way.

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