Chandravati means “Moonlit; having the moon's glow”. Chandravati (चन्द्रवती · చంద్రవతి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Moonlit; having the moon's glow”. It comes from the Sanskrit candravatī. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “च” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 3, within Meena rashi (Pisces).

Chandravati name meaning at a glance

FactChandravati
MeaningMoonlit; having the moon's glow
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
StyleClassic
Devanagariचन्द्रवती
Teluguచంద్రవతి
Sanskrit (IAST)candravatī
PronunciationChun-druh-vuh-tee
First syllableच
NakshatraRevati (pada 3)
RashiMeena (Pisces)
Numerology6 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean)
ThemesSky, moon & stars

Meaning and origin of Chandravati

Chandravati is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word candravatī, meaning “Moonlit; having the moon's glow”.

Nakshatra and rashi for Chandravati

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “च” of Chandravati 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 Chandravati

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): चन्द्रवती
  • Telugu: చంద్రవతి
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): candravatī

How to pronounce Chandravati

Say it as “Chun-druh-vuh-tee” — 4 spoken syllables.

Also the name of a 16th-century Bengali poet who wrote a Ramayana

Names similar to Chandravati

Chandranshi, Chandrarekha, Chakravaki, Chandrajyoti, Chandramati, Chandramukhi

Chandravati: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Chandravati?

Chandravati means “Moonlit; having the moon's glow”. It comes from the Sanskrit candravatī.

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Is Chandravati a traditional or a modern name?

Chandravati is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Chandravati written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): चन्द्रवती. In Telugu: చంద్రవతి. Sanskrit transliteration: candravatī.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chandravati?

Its first syllable “च” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 3) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Chandravati?

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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