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ChitradaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Goddess of the stars

Pronunciation: chi-tra-da

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Name
Chitrada
Meaning
Goddess of the stars
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
chi-tra-da
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Chitrada mean?

Chitrada is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Goddess of the stars". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: chi-tra-da. Lucky number: 9. 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.

चित्रदा

चित्र (art) + दा (giver)

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

chi-tra-da

IPA

/ˈçitrədɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Chitrada is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Goddess of the stars. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GoldSilver

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: People with a 3 Life Path Number are charismatic, creative, and gifted communicators. They are often the life of the party and have a natural ability to inspire and uplift others.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

May you be filled with the light of the stars and shine brightly.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Chitrada holds significant cultural importance in Hindu tradition. It is believed that the name endows its bearer with artistic ability and creativity, as 'chitra' translates to picture or image. Hindu deities, such as Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and art, are often depicted holding a veena, an instrument whose Sanskrit name translates to 'painted one', further emphasizing the artistic association.
In Hinduism, stars are revered for their celestial presence and role in shaping our lives. Chitrada, as the goddess of stars, is believed to possess the power to impact the spiritual lives of individuals. Her mirror reflects the light of the stars, symbolizing self-reflection and the inner light of one's soul. The name Chitrada can inspire its bearer to seek wisdom, beauty, and grace in their lives, as they ponder the mysteries of the universe and their place within it.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Chitrada was a famous dancer in the court of King Kulasekara Alvar in the 9th century AD. The name Chitrada carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Alvar period (9th-12th century AD)

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Chitrada Govindarajan (actor)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

चित्रदा

चित्र (art) + दा (giver)

🇮🇳Hindi

चित्रदा

चित्र (चित्रा = art) + दा (दान = giver)

🇮🇳Tamil

சிற்த்ரதா

சிற்த்து (beauty) + ராடு (giver)

🇮🇳Telugu

చిత్రదా

చిత్ర (చిత్రము = art) + దా (దేశికే = giver)

🇮🇳Marathi

Chitrada

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of the stars

🇧🇩Bengali

Chitrada

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of the stars

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