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Chandrasekhar Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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The meaning of the name "chandrasekhar" is "chandra (moon) + sekhara (crest)", and is used often for "primarily used as a masculine name".

Name
chandrasekhar
Meaning
chandra (moon) + sekhara (crest)
Pronunciation
chuhn-druh-see-kahr
Used for
primarily used as a masculine name
Syllables
4

Chandrasekhar Name Details

Chandrasekhar is a Sanskrit name commonly found in Indian culture. The name is derived from two words, 'Chandra' meaning 'Moon' and 'Sekhara' meaning 'Crest' or 'Top'. The combination of these words symbolizes the deity Shiva, who is often depicted with the moon on his head. Chandrasekhar is also the name of a famous Indian astrophysicist, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics.

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