Chitra Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Chitra nakshatra takes a name that begins with Pe, Po, Ra or Ri, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 97 names with their meanings: 50 for boys, 47 for girls.
Chitra children build beautiful things and want them seen. Names of light, of jewels and of Vishwakarma suit the nakshatra. The first two padas are in Virgo and the last two in Libra, so the Moon sign changes in the middle of the nakshatra.
| Lord | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tvashtar, the divine architect |
| Symbol | a bright jewel, or a pearl |
| Moon sign | Virgo (padas 1 to 2) and Libra (padas 3 to 4) |
| Naming syllables | Pe (पे) for pada 1; Po (पो) for pada 2; Ra (रा) for pada 3; Ri (री) for pada 4 |
Not sure of the pada? The Baby Name Calculator finds the nakshatra and the pada from the birth date, time and place. The nakshatra itself, its qualities and its lord, is read in the Chitra nakshatra article.
Pada 1: names beginning with Pe (पे)
Pada 1 of Chitra lies in Virgo. 19 names begin with Pe: 14 for boys and 5 for girls.
Boy names starting with Pe
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Paila | पैल | descendant of PilaDisciple of Vyasa who received the Rigveda |
| Prem | प्रेम | loveCommon in Nepal |
| Premal | प्रेमल | loving, affectionateGujarati name |
| Premanand | प्रेमानन्द | joy of love |
| Premchand | प्रेमचन्द | moon of love |
| Premendra | प्रेमेन्द्र | lord of love |
| Premkumar | प्रेमकुमार | prince of love |
| Premnath | प्रेमनाथ | lord of love |
| Premprakash | प्रेमप्रकाश | light of love |
| Premraj | प्रेमराज | king of love |
| Premsagar | प्रेमसागर | ocean of love |
| Premshankar | प्रेमशङ्कर | Shiva who is loved |
| Prerak | प्रेरक | one who inspires |
| Prerit | प्रेरित | inspired, sent forth |
Girl names starting with Pe
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Preksha | प्रेक्षा | seeing, insight |
| Prema | प्रेमा | love |
| Premkumari | प्रेमकुमारी | princess of loveCommon in Nepal, often written Prem Kumari |
| Premlata | प्रेमलता | creeper of love |
| Prerna | प्रेरणा | inspiration |
Pada 2: names beginning with Po (पो)
Pada 2 of Chitra lies in Virgo. 3 names begin with Po: 2 for boys and 1 for girls.
Boy names starting with Po
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Paurav | पौरव | descendant of Puru |
| Paurush | पौरुष | manliness, courage |
Girl names starting with Po
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Pauravi | पौरवी | woman of the Puru lineA wife of Vasudeva in the Bhagavata Purana |
Pada 3: names beginning with Ra (रा)
Pada 3 of Chitra lies in Libra. 54 names begin with Ra: 23 for boys and 31 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ra
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Raghav | राघव | descendant of RaghuA name of Rama |
| Raghu | रघु | swiftKing of the solar dynasty, ancestor of Rama |
| Raghunath | रघुनाथ | lord of the RaghusA name of Rama |
| Rahul | राहुल | fetter, in Buddhist traditionSon of Gautama Buddha |
| Rajan | राजन | king |
| Rajat | रजत | silver |
| Rajendra | राजेन्द्र | chief of kings |
| Rajesh | राजेश | lord of kings |
| Rajiv | राजीव | blue lotus |
| Rajnish | रजनीश | lord of the night, the moon |
| Rakesh | राकेश | lord of the full moon night, the moon |
| Ram | राम | pleasing, delightfulSeventh avatar of Vishnu |
| Ramakant | रमाकान्त | beloved of LakshmiA name of Vishnu |
| Raman | रमण | delightful, beloved |
| Ramanuja | रामानुज | younger brother of RamaA name of Lakshmana; also a Vaishnava teacher |
| Ramchandra | रामचन्द्र | Rama, pleasing as the moonA name of Rama |
| Ramdas | रामदास | servant of Rama |
| Ramesh | रमेश | lord of LakshmiA name of Vishnu |
| Ranjan | रञ्जन | delighting, pleasing |
| Rasik | रसिक | one with fine taste |
| Ratnakar | रत्नाकर | mine of jewels, the oceanName of Valmiki before he became a sage |
| Ravi | रवि | the sun |
| Ravindra | रवीन्द्र | lord of the sunNepali spelling: Rabindra |
Girl names starting with Ra
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Rachana | रचना | creation, composition |
| Rachita | रचिता | created, composed |
| Radha | राधा | prosperity, successBeloved of Krishna |
| Radhika | राधिका | prosperousA name of Radha |
| Rageshwari | रागेश्वरी | queen of melodies; name of a raga |
| Ragini | रागिणी | melody, musical mode |
| Rajani | रजनी | night |
| Rajashree | राजश्री | royal splendour |
| Rajeshwari | राजेश्वरी | sovereign queenA name of Durga |
| Rajita | राजिता | shining |
| Rajkumari | राजकुमारी | princessCommon in Nepal |
| Rajlakshmi | राजलक्ष्मी | royal fortune |
| Rajnandini | राजनन्दिनी | daughter of a king, princess |
| Rajrajeshwari | राजराजेश्वरी | queen of kingsA name of Tripura Sundari; also a queen of Nepal |
| Raka | राका | full moon night |
| Rakhi | राखी | sacred protective thread |
| Raksha | रक्षा | protection |
| Rakshita | रक्षिता | protected |
| Rama | रमा | pleasingA name of Lakshmi |
| Ramani | रमणी | beautiful woman |
| Rambha | रम्भा | name of a heavenly nymphAn apsara in the court of Indra |
| Ramya | रम्या | beautiful, pleasing |
| Rani | रानी | queen |
| Ranjana | रञ्जना | delighting |
| Ranjita | रञ्जिता | delighted, coloured |
| Rashi | राशि | heap; sign of the zodiac |
| Rashmi | रश्मि | ray of light |
| Rasika | रसिका | one with fine taste |
| Rati | रति | love, delightWife of Kamadeva |
| Ratnaprabha | रत्नप्रभा | lustre of jewels |
| Ratnavali | रत्नावली | string of jewels |
Pada 4: names beginning with Ri (री)
Pada 4 of Chitra lies in Libra. 21 names begin with Ri: 11 for boys and 10 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ri
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ribhu | ऋभु | skilfulVedic craftsmen gods |
| Rigved | ऋग्वेद | the Rigveda |
| Rijul | ऋजुल | honest, straightforward |
| Ripudaman | रिपुदमन | tamer of enemies |
| Rishabh | ऋषभ | bull; the bestFirst Jain Tirthankara |
| Rishi | ऋषि | sage, seer |
| Rishiraj | ऋषिराज | king of sages |
| Ritam | ऋतम् | truth, right order |
| Ritesh | रितेश | lord of truth |
| Rituraj | ऋतुराज | king of seasons, spring |
| Ritvik | ऋत्विक् | priest who offers seasonal sacrifice |
Girl names starting with Ri
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Richa | ऋचा | Vedic hymn verse |
| Riddhi | ऋद्धि | prosperityWife of Ganesha |
| Riddhima | ऋद्धिमा | prosperity |
| Rijuta | ऋजुता | honesty, straightness |
| Rimjhim | रिमझिम | patter of rain |
| Rishika | ऋषिका | female sage |
| Ritambhara | ऋतम्भरा | filled with truth |
| Riti | रीति | way, custom, style |
| Ritu | ऋतु | season |
| Rituja | ऋतुजा | born in the right season |
When the pada syllable gives no name
The pada syllable is the classical choice. If no name with that sound feels right, the other three syllables of Chitra come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Virgo (padas 1 to 2) names begin with T, P, Sh, N, Th; Libra (padas 3 to 4) names begin with R, T. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and horoscope matching and use another name every day.
Questions about Chitra nakshatra names
What letters are used for Chitra nakshatra baby names?
Chitra has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Pe (पे) for pada 1, Po (पो) for pada 2, Ra (रा) for pada 3, Ri (री) for pada 4. The pada the Moon occupied at birth gives the syllable the name begins with.
How do I find the pada of my baby's Chitra nakshatra?
The Moon crosses one pada in about six hours, so the birth time decides it. Enter the birth date, time and place in the Baby Name Calculator on this site and it names the nakshatra, the pada and the syllable.
Which Moon sign does Chitra nakshatra belong to?
Chitra lies in Virgo (padas 1 to 2) and Libra (padas 3 to 4). The Moon sign letters are Virgo: T, P, Sh, N, Th and Libra: R, T, and a family that names by rashi rather than by pada chooses from these.
Can I choose a name from another pada of Chitra?
Yes. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so a name from any pada of Chitra still matches the birth star. The pada syllable is the first choice, the other three padas come next, and the Moon sign letters are the widest net.
How many Chitra nakshatra names are on this page?
97 names with meanings: 50 for boys, 47 for girls. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
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