"Balchandra" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Balachandra [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit बालचन्द्र (bālacandra, “waxing moon”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|sa|बालचन्द्र|t=waxing moon}} Borrowed from Sanskrit बालचन्द्र (bālacandra, “waxing moon”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Balchandra
  1. A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Translations (male given name): बालचंद्र (bālcandra) [masculine] (Hindi)
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