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Chandan

A name meaning "sandalwood".

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Chandan is a boy name meaning "sandalwood".

GenderBoy
Meaningsandalwood

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Sanskrit चन्दन ( candana ) meaning "sandalwood".

Notes and context

Usage: hindi, bengali, odia | Hindi: चन्दन; Bengali: চন্দন; Odia: ଚନ୍ଦନ

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