Chantrea is a Khmer feminine name meaning "moonlight" in the Khmer language.Etymology and Cultural SignificanceThe name Chantrea (Khmer: ចន្រ្ទា) derives from the Sanskrit word candra (चन्द्र), which means "moon" or "moonlight". In Khmer culture, the moon is often associated with beauty, calmness, and serenity. The name reflects the poetic and natural imagery prevalent in Southeast Asian naming traditions.Geographical ConnectionInterestingly, Chantrea is also the name of a district in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia (Khmer: ចន្រ្ទា, UNGEGN: Chântréa). As of the 1998 census, the district had a population of 45,439 and is subdivided into six communes and 49 villages. This geographical tie underscores the name's cultural roots in Cambodia.Usage and DistributionChantrea is predominantly used as a given name among Khmer speakers in Cambodia. It is used almost exclusively for females, highlighting the feminine association with lunar imagery.Meaning: "moonlight"Origin: Khmer, ultimately from SanskritType: Feminine first nameUsage regions: Cambodia