Chandrahaas as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chandrahaas

What is the meaning of the name Chandrahaas ?

The baby name Chandrahaas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chuhn-druh-HAAS (IPA: /tʃʌn.drəˈhɑːs/).

Chandrahaas is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Chandrahaas derives from Sanskrit candra (moon) + hāsa (smile, laughter), yielding the evocative sense “moon-smile” - a cool, radiant, benevolent countenance. By extension it connotes serene joy, beauty, and auspicious brilliance, and in poetic usage can suggest a crescent shape.

In classical Hindu tradition Chandrahās or Chandrahāsa is the famed divine sword whose curved blade gleams like a crescent, bestowed by Shiva in epic lore; this association lends the name overtones of protection and valor. As a given name it is primarily masculine and found across India, especially in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, and Bengali contexts. Common variants and transliterations include Chandrahas, Chandrahās, Chandrahās, and Chandrahaasa; short forms such as Chandra or Chandu occasionally occur. The name blends gentle lunar grace with heroic symbolism, appealing to families seeking a meaning that balances calmness with strength.