Chandy
ch(an)-dy
US Popularity:9968
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Indian
Meaning:Shining; Moon; Moonlight
Chandy is a girl’s name of Sanskrit and Hindi origins. Meaning “shining” or “moon,” this name offers the perfect etymology to describe your radiant little one. The name is a variant of Chandra, which shares the name with the Hindu God of the moon. Possibly derived from the Indian name Chandi, Chandy suitably means “moonlight.” Responsible for nightfall, dewfall on plants, and human life itself, this all-mighty deity was praised for illuminating skies even during the darkest of times. Stemming from luminous roots, cute and quirky Chandy is set to be a shining example to everyone she meets.
Chandy Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1995
#9741
in 1995
+ 3920
from 1992
Sources
Wisdom Library, Chandra
Name Doctor, Chandra
Behind the Name, Chandra, April 2021
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 106
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