Chandrasekharin

Chandrasekharin is a surname of Indian origin. It is primarily found among communities in the Indian subcontinent and in the global Indian diaspora.

Etymology: The name is likely derived from Chandrasekhar, a given name built from Sanskrit chandra (moon) and śekhara (crest, crown, lord), with the suffix -in forming a patronymic or lineage-based surname. As a result, Chandrasekharin is typically understood as meaning “descendant of Chandrasekhar” or “belonging to Chandrasekhar.”

Distribution and usage: The surname is relatively uncommon compared with more widespread Indian surnames. It appears in records in northern and eastern states where Sanskrit-derived naming patterns predominate, and it is carried by families in urban and rural settings. Among the Indian diaspora, it has been found in countries with established Indian communities, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and parts of the Middle East.

Notable people: No widely cited biographies or major reference works identify a person named Chandrasekharin. Consequently, the name is primarily encountered in genealogical or archival material rather than in public-facing biographies.

In fictional or cultural contexts: As with many Indian surnames, Chandrasekharin may be used in literary or media works as a plausible family name, though there is no single canonical character associated with the name.

See also: Chandrasekhar, Chandrashekharin, Indian naming conventions.