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ChitralHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Art, Picture, Sketch

Pronunciation: chi-tral

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Name
Chitral
Meaning
Art, Picture, Sketch
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
chi-tral
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
(Monday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Chitral mean?

Chitral is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Art". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: chi-tral. Lucky number: 5. 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.

चित्राल

निर्मिता | कालचित्र

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

chi-tral

IPA

/ˈçiːtɾɑːl/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

(Monday)

Lucky Colors

TurquoiseYellowPink

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and sociable individuals with a natural ability to inspire others.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateImaginativeCaringV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Inspires creativity and self-expression

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Chitral holds significant cultural value within the Hindu community, as it is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘chitra’, which holds symbolic meaning as ‘art’, ‘picture’, or ‘sketch’. Artistic expression is a fundamental aspect of Hindu culture and beliefs, often depicted through various forms of art such as painting, sculpture, dance, and literature. By bestowing a child with this name, parents may be passing on a legacy of creativity and artistic expression, inspiring them to explore their own talents and contribute to the rich artistic traditions of their community.
In Hindu mythology, the name Chitral embodies the feminine aspect of creativity and artistic expression, reflecting the inherent connection between the divine and human creative processes. It is believed that the divine power of creativity transcends the physical world and manifests through the artistic creations of humankind. Therefore, choosing the name Chitral for a child underscores the belief that the child will carry the divine spark of creativity within them and is encouraged to foster this gift throughout their life, as an expression of the divine and a means of personal growth and spiritual realization.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Chitral was a princely state in the northwestern part of India, ruled by the Chitrali Rajputs. The name Chitral carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Medieval to Modern period

Historical records show that Chitral is mentioned in the Rigveda as the land of the goddess Indrani. The name Chitral carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Vedic period

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

चित्राल

निर्मिता | कालचित्र

🇮🇳Hindi

चित्राल

काला चित्र

🇮🇳Tamil

சிற்றல்

அல்லது சிறப்பு

🇮🇳Telugu

చిత్రళ్ళు

చిత్రమైన

🇮🇳Marathi

Chitral

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Art, Picture, Sketch

🇧🇩Bengali

Chitral

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Art, Picture, Sketch

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