Chantrea as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chantrea

What is the meaning of the name Chantrea ?

The baby name Chantrea is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced CHAN-TREH-uh (approx.), IPA: /tʃɑnˈtriə/.

Chantrea is Khmer in Origin.

Chantrea is a Khmer (Cambodian) given name from ចន្ទ្រា (Chantrea), ultimately derived from Sanskrit Chandra, “moon.” In modern Khmer it conveys “moonlight” or “lunar radiance,” and is used chiefly for girls, though many Khmer names are unisex. The name appears in classical Cambodian verse and chronicles as an epithet linked to grace and serenity, reinforcing its luminous sense.

Usage expanded in the 20th century and traveled with the Cambodian diaspora after the 1970s, bringing varied Latin spellings: Chanthrea, Chantria, Chantreah, and sometimes Chantrya. Related Khmer forms include Chantara and Chandara; regional cognates include Thai Chanthira and Lao Chanthavone. In English-speaking settings, it may be shortened to Channy. Parents value Chantrea for its gentle celestial imagery and auspicious overtones of calm beauty and good fortune.