Indian name meaning
Chitra
♀ GirlChit·ra · 2 syllables
A picture; a star
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| C | h | i | t | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Chitra carries the name number 7.
About the name Chitra
Chitra is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A picture; a star.”
Spoken aloud it is Chit·ra — 2 syllables. Chitra turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chitra mean?
Chitra means “A picture; a star.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Chitra a boy or a girl name?
Chitra is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Chitra?
Chitra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Chitra?
Chitra has 2 syllables and is said as Chit·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Chitra?
In the Chaldean system, Chitra has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Chitra a common name in India?
Chitra appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Chitra?
For a brother to Chitra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Chaitanya, Chetan, Chinmay or Debasish all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Chitra?
Chaitra, Aritra, Suchitra or Netra share Chitra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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