Chandru
Chandru is a Hindu boy name of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Moon”.
| Meaning | Moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tamil, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | சந்துரு |
| Pronunciation | CHUN-droo |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Chandru
Chandru is a Tamil and Kannada form of the Sanskrit chandra, the moon. It often works as a familiar short form of longer names such as Chandrasekar, Chandramohan or Chandran, but it is also given as a name in its own right. The ending -u is typical of South Indian pet forms, much as Raju comes from Raja.
Is Chandru a Hindu name?
Chandru is used mostly by Hindu families in South India. The moon, Chandra, is honoured as one of the nine planetary deities (navagraha).
How popular is Chandru?
Familiar in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, frequently as a nickname rather than an official name.
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Spellings and variants of Chandru
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chandru mean?
Chandru means 'Moon'. It is of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Chandru a Hindu name?
Chandru is used mostly by Hindu families in South India. The moon, Chandra, is honoured as one of the nine planetary deities (navagraha).
How do you pronounce Chandru?
Chandru is pronounced CHUN-droo.
Is Chandru a boy or girl name?
Chandru is usually a boy name.