Chandana
चन्दना
From Sanskrit candana, "sandalwood," the fragrant wood burned and made into paste for worship across South Asia.
Meaning and origin
Chandana comes from the Sanskrit word for sandalwood, a wood long prized across the subcontinent for incense, cosmetics and temple ritual.
How to pronounce Chandana
| Hindi | chun-DAH-nah /tʃən̪ˈd̪ɑːnaː/ |
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