Chithra
Chithra is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, South Indian spelling origin, meaning “Picture; bright, wonderful”.
| Meaning | Picture; bright, wonderful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, South Indian spelling |
| Written as | சித்ரா |
| Pronunciation | CHITH-rah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Chithra
Chithra is the South Indian spelling of Chitra, from the Sanskrit for picture, also meaning bright, varied and wonderful. Chitra is also the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) corresponding to the star Spica, and the Tamil month Chithirai takes its name from it. Celebrated playback singer K. S. Chithra has made this spelling well known.
Is Chithra a Hindu name?
Chithra is a Hindu name linked to the Chitra nakshatra, which some families consider when naming a child born under that star.
How popular is Chithra?
Common in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, especially among women born before the 1990s.
Gifts with the name Chithra
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Spellings and variants of Chithra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chithra mean?
Chithra means 'Picture; bright, wonderful'. It is of Sanskrit, South Indian spelling origin.
Is Chithra a Hindu name?
Chithra is a Hindu name linked to the Chitra nakshatra, which some families consider when naming a child born under that star.
How do you pronounce Chithra?
Chithra is pronounced CHITH-rah.
Is Chithra a boy or girl name?
Chithra is usually a girl name.