Chandini
Meaning of Chandini
Chandini is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in India and is derived from the Sanskrit word "chandana," which means sandalwood. In Indian English pronunciation, it is pronounced as chuhn-DEE-nee (/tʃʏndiˈni/). The name Chandini is also sometimes spelled as Chandani.
Although not very common in the United States, Chandini has been given to a small number of newborn girls in recent years. In 2009, there were 5 recorded occurrences of the name, ranking it at 17,280. It has had varying levels of popularity throughout the years, with peaks in 2004 (ranking at 14,177) and 1998 (ranking at 11,138).
Chandini evokes a sense of grace and beauty. It brings to mind images of moonlit nights and celestial elegance. This name is perfect for parents seeking an exotic yet meaningful choice for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as chuhn-DEE-nee (/tʃʏndiˈni/)
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Notable People Named Chandini
| Chandini Chowdary is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu films, including lead roles in movies such as Kundanapu Bomma, Howrah Bridge, Colour Photo, Bombhaat, Super Over, and Sammathame. |
| Chandini Tamilarasan is an Indian actress known for her work in Tamil and Telugu language films, making her debut in the lead role in 2010's Siddhu +2 and later appearing in Naan Rajavaga Pogiren in 2013. |
| Chandini Sreedharan is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films, with notable appearances in movies like KL 10 Patthu, Darvinte Parinamam, and Comrade in America. |
