Moonlight or like the moon
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'candani', this name refers to the soft glow of the moon. It is a popular name in India and among the Hindu diaspora, symbolizing serenity and celestial beauty.
Less common today
Chandani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,571 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular character in the iconic Bollywood romantic drama · Chandni
Title character reference in the action-comedy film · Chandni Chowk to China
