The baby name Chandali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tʃənˈdɑːli/ (chuhn-DAH-lee).
The baby name Chandali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tʃənˈdɑːli/ (chuhn-DAH-lee).
Chandali is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Chandali is rooted in Sanskrit as Caṇḍālī, from caṇḍa “fierce, ardent, blazing,” with the feminine suffix -ī. In South Asian religious literature - especially Śākta and Vajrayāna sources - Caṇḍālī names the personified “inner heat” (tummo) and a fiery goddess of transformative energy. As a given name, it conveys meanings such as “fierce woman,” “blazing/ardent,” and “she of inner heat,” evoking courage, passion, and spiritual vigor.
The term also appears in classical legal and narrative texts as the feminine of Caṇḍāla, a socially marginalized group, so it carries complex historical resonances. Modern usage as a personal name is rare but present in India and the diaspora, often chosen for its empowering spiritual overtones. Variants and spellings include Caṇḍālī, Chandalī, Candali, and Chandali; related forms are Chandalika (Chandālika) and Chandi.
Chandali is a rare name. Our records hold just 38 recorded uses, spread over 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,601 | 14 | 28,008 |
Chandali is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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