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ChitraHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Skilled, Gifted, Artful

Pronunciation: chi-tra

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Name
Chitra
Meaning
Skilled, Gifted, Artful
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
chi-tra
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Chitra mean?

Chitra is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Skilled". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: chi-tra. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

चित्र

Picture, Image, Art, Beauty

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

chi-tra

IPA

/ˈtʃɪtɾa/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Chitra is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Skilled. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

RedOrangeYellow

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, self-expression, and communication

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of creativity and self-expression.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Chitra is significant in Indian culture, particularly in the area of arts and creativity. It is often given to a child who shows exceptional talent or skill in painting, drawing, or any other creative field. The name carries a sense of pride and validation, confirming the child's unique abilities and promising a bright future.
From a spiritual perspective, Chitra represents the divine creative energy that flows through all beings. It is a reminder that we are all capable of tapping into this energy and expressing it through our arts, creativity, and self-expression. The name encourages us to cultivate our talents and use them to bring beauty and harmony into the world. It also reminds us of the importance of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, and inspires us to seek knowledge and wisdom in all areas of our lives.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Chitra is a famous Vedic goddess of art, painting, and creativity.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Chitra was the name of the wife of the great Hindu sage Agastya. According to legend, she was a celestial nymph who was sent to Earth to be Agastya's wife. She is also known as Agastya's Shakti, or divine power.

Ancient Hindu Mythology

Chitra Gupta was a queen who ruled Kannauj in 7th century India. She was a patron of art and learning, and her name means 'picturesque' in Sanskrit.

Early Medieval India (c. 6th-8th centuries CE)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

चित्र

Picture, Image, Art, Beauty

🇮🇳Hindi

चित्रा

चित्र

🇮🇳Tamil

சித்ரா

ஜடிக்கல்

🇮🇳Telugu

చిత్ర

పొబ్బది

🇮🇳Marathi

Chitra

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Skilled, Gifted, Artful

🇧🇩Bengali

Chitra

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Skilled, Gifted, Artful

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