Girl name · Hindi
Chandni
“moonlight”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Chandni.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Chandni — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Chandni is moonlight in Hindi and Urdu, from Sanskrit chandra, the moon — the same root behind Chandra, Chandrika and the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan. It names the light rather than the body, which is the distinction Persian marks with mahtab.
Chandni Chowk, the Moonlight Square, is one of Old Delhi's principal markets and the first association for most South Asians. The 1989 Bollywood film of the same name pushed the given name into a generation. It has no US ranking.
Chan is the workable clip. Two syllables want two or three (Chandni Meera, Chandni Asha). On our vibe map it is Soft & Dreamy with a Celestial source.
Chandni — common questions
Is Chandni a boy or girl name?
Chandni is traditionally a girl name of Hindi origin.
What does the name Chandni mean?
Chandni means “moonlight” of Hindi origin. Chandni is moonlight in Hindi and Urdu, from Sanskrit chandra, the moon — the same root behind Chandra, Chandrika and the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan. It names the light rather than the body, which is the distinction Persian marks with mahtab.
Where does the name Chandni come from?
Chandni is Hindi in origin. Chandni Chowk, the Moonlight Square, is one of Old Delhi's principal markets and the first association for most South Asians. The 1989 Bollywood film of the same name pushed the given name into a generation. It has no US ranking.
What are common nicknames for Chandni?
Chandu and Chan — the short-forms parents most often use for Chandni.
How popular is Chandni?
Chandni did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Chandni you might want for the nursery.