Chandramouli
Chandramouli (चन्द्रमौलि) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Moon-crested; a name of Shiva”.
Chandramouli (चन्द्रमौलि) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Moon-crested; a name of Shiva”.
Chandramouli means “Moon-crested; a name of Shiva”. Chandramouli (चन्द्रमौलि · చంద్రమౌలి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Moon-crested; a name of Shiva”. It is formed from candra (moon), mauli (crest). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “च” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 3, within Meena rashi (Pisces).
Chandramouli name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Chandramouli |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Moon-crested; a name of Shiva |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | candra (moon) + mauli (crest) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | चन्द्रमौलि |
| Telugu | చంద్రమౌలి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | candramauli |
| Pronunciation | Chan-dra-mou-lee |
| First syllable | च |
| Nakshatra | Revati (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Divine & deities |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Chandramouli
Chandramouli is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- candra — moon
- mauli — crest
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Chandramouli
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “च” of Chandramouli falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Meena rashi (Pisces). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Chandramouli
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): चन्द्रमौलि
- Telugu: చంద్రమౌలి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): candramauli
How to pronounce Chandramouli
Say it as “Chan-dra-mou-lee” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Chandramouli
Chandrachud, Chandragupta, Chandrakirti, Chandransh, Chhandas, Chidansh
Chandramouli: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Chandramouli?
Chandramouli means “Moon-crested; a name of Shiva”. It is formed from candra (moon), mauli (crest).
Is Chandramouli a traditional or a modern name?
Chandramouli is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Chandramouli written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): चन्द्रमौलि. In Telugu: చంద్రమౌలి. Sanskrit transliteration: candramauli.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chandramouli?
Its first syllable “च” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 3) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Chandramouli?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 2 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Chandramouli — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Moon-crested; a name of Shiva
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chandramouli mean?
Chandramouli is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Moon-crested; a name of Shiva”.
Is Chandramouli a boy or girl name?
Chandramouli is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chandramouli?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Chandramouli aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Chandramouli?
The Chaldean name number of Chandramouli is 6.
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