Chandra \ch(a)-nd-ra, chan-dra\ as a girl's name is pronounced SHAN-drah, SHAHN-drah. It is of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, and the meaning of Chandra is "moon shining". The greatest Hindu goddess Devi is also known as Chandra.
Chandra has 8 variant forms: Candra, Chader, Chanda, Chandara, Chandria, Chandrika, Chandy and Chaundra.
For more information, see also the related name Shandra.