Chandni
Chandni (चन्द्नी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Moonlight; the silvery glow of the moon”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chandni (चन्द्नी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Moonlight; the silvery glow of the moon”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chandni (चन्द्नी, IAST: candnī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Moonlight; the silvery glow of the moon”. The Hindi-Sanskrit word for moonlight; soft, luminous, peaceful.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Chandni (चन्द्नी) is the Hindi-Sanskrit word for moonlight — the soft silvery glow of the moon as it spreads across the night sky. The word is derived from chandra (the moon) with the feminine adjectival ending. In Hindi poetry chandni is one of the most beloved images — the cool, calming, luminous quality of moonlight contrasted with the harsh daylight of the sun.
In Hindu astrology the moon (Chandra) is one of the nine grahas and is the deity of the mind. The moonlight — chandni — is therefore especially associated with mental coolness, emotional balance, the soft inner luminosity that meditation cultivates.
A daughter named Chandni is therefore named with this peaceful, luminous quality. The name has been wildly popular in North India for decades and remains a strong choice in 2026.
Pronunciation: CHAAND-nee. The variant Chandani is sometimes used. Pair with both classical and modern surnames; the name carries effortlessly across contexts.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Chandni aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Chandrika, Chandra, Aaradhya. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.