Chandrahas as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chandrahas

What is the meaning of the name Chandrahas ?

The baby name Chandrahas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈtʃʌn.drə.hɑːs/ — respelling: CHUN-druh-hahs.

Chandrahas is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Chandrahas is a Sanskrit-derived masculine name from chandra “moon” + hāsa “smile/laughter,” yielding the poetic sense “one with a moonlike smile” or “moon-smiled.” It appears in medieval Sanskrit and regional literatures and is familiar to many Hindus through mythology: Chandrahas (or Chandrahasa) is the luminous sword bestowed by Shiva upon Rāvaṇa, a tale that lends the name overtones of divine favor, courage, and auspicious brilliance.

Variants include Chandrahasa, Chandrahās (diacritic), Chandrahaas, and regional spellings in Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, and Odia; short forms such as Chandu or Chandra occur in everyday use. While primarily masculine in India, it can be used unisex in modern contexts. The name’s imagery blends serenity (the cooling moon) with joy (a smile) and heroic shine (the famed sword), making it a culturally layered choice that bridges classical Sanskrit aesthetics with living South Asian naming traditions.