Sanskrit · Girl name
Chandrika
“moonlight”
About the name Chandrika
Chandrika is a girls’ name of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘moonlight’ (चन्द्रिका), built on chandra, ‘moon’. The name is commonly used in Indian culture, linked with beauty and serenity, and also in Sri Lanka and Nepal. A well-known bearer is Chandrika Kumaratunga, who served as President of Sri Lanka and is the daughter of two former Sri Lankan prime ministers, Solomon and Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
- Meaning
- moonlight
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- CHAN-dri-ka(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Chandrika
- Chandrika Rani
- Chandrika Kiran
- Chandrika Sita
- Chandrika Anjali
- Chandrika Priya
Questions about Chandrika
- What does Chandrika mean?
- Chandrika is a Sanskrit name meaning "moonlight".
- How do you pronounce Chandrika?
- Chandrika is pronounced CHAN-dri-ka, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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