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Hindi

Chandni

Pronounced CHAHND-neeShare

Meaning: Moonlight

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Chandni means moonlight in Hindi. It names the light cast by the moon, rather than the moon itself.

Nicknames

  • Chand
  • Nini

Spellings & variants

  • Chandani
  • Chandini

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Chandni comes from Hindi.

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