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Chaundra
How to Pronounce Chaundra
Pronounced SHAWN-druh /ˈʃɔːn.drə/High
Meaning: Chaundra is an Americanized elaboration of Chandra, the Sanskrit word for 'moon' and the name of a Hindu lunar deity. The -au- spelling reshapes the sound to a soft 'shawn', while the meaning traces to the shining moon.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Chaundra takes Chandra, from the Sanskrit chandra, 'moon' or 'shining', and gives it an -au- spelling that changed the pronunciation for American ears. Chandra is both a common word and a divine name in Hindu tradition; Chaundra borrows its beauty while functioning as a coined variant.
It was a rare mid-century-to-late choice, cresting around 1974 and fading after. A Chaundra today is likely a Gen-Xer; the name is a period respelling rather than a traditional Chandra, and it has not revived.
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What does the name Chaundra mean?
Chaundra is an elaboration of Chandra, the Sanskrit word for 'moon'.
How do you pronounce Chaundra?
It's said SHAWN-druh /ˈʃɔːn.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Chaundra a boy or girl name?
Chaundra is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Chaundra?
Chaundra has always been rare, a late-century respelling of Chandra that has since faded.