Chandrakumar as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chandrakumar

What is the meaning of the name Chandrakumar ?

The baby name Chandrakumar is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /tʃʌn.drəˈkuː.mɑr/; respelling: CHUN-dra-KOO-mar.

Chandrakumar is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Chandrakumar is a Sanskrit-derived masculine compound from chandra “moon” and kumara “youth, prince; son,” yielding senses like “moon-like youth” or “prince of the moon.” In Vedic and Puranic layers, Chandra is the lunar deity symbolizing cool radiance and calm intelligence, while Kumara is an epithet of Skanda/Kartikeya; the blend conveys auspiciousness, beauty, and gentle strength.

Used in Sanskritized naming across the Indian subcontinent, the form appears in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Odia, Nepali, and South Indian contexts, and in Sri Lankan usage, reflecting steady 20th‑century popularity alongside older classical compounds. Variants include Chandra Kumar (two words), Chandrakumara (more formal), and Chandrakumaran in Tamil/Malayalam; a feminine counterpart is Chandrakumari. Short forms and nicknames include Chandu, Chandra, and Kumar. Related names drawing on the same lunar imagery are Indukumar, Chandrakant/Chandrakanta, and Chandrasekhar.