Suchitra
Beautiful and well-crafted
soo-CHEE-trah[suˈtʃɪtrɑː]
Meaning & Origin
Suchitra is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'beautiful and well-crafted'. It has deep roots in Hindu mythology and culture.
Spiritual meaning
A name symbolizing divine beauty and skillful creation.
Language details
सुचित्रा
Beautifully Drawn
सुचित्रा
सुंदर
சுசித்ரா
பிற்புகையான
సుచిత్ర
సుందరంగం చిత్రం
Suchitra
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Beautiful and well-crafted
Suchitra
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Beautiful and well-crafted
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
soo-CHEE-trah
[suˈtʃɪtrɑː]
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colors
Life path
9
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Suchitra holds significant cultural value to Hindus. Suchitra is mentioned in the epic Hindu text, the Mahabharata, as the name of the contemporary of the great poet Kalidasa. The story goes that the king of Kashmir was so enchanted by the beauty of Suchitra, that he requested Kalidasa to compose a play for her, leading Kalidasa to write the famous play 'Shakuntala'. Thus, Suchitra carries the legacy of Indian art, literature, and culture.
From a spiritual perspective, Suchitra signifies the inner and outer beauty of a soul. It can be interpreted as a name given to a soul whose actions, thoughts, and intentions are beautiful and pleasing to the divine. Suchitra can also be seen as an encouragement towards leading a life of harmony and balance, thereby radiating inner peace and positive energy. The name can inspire individuals to strive for spiritual growth, where every action and every word bring pleasure to the self and the world around.
Vedic name • Root: सु- + चित्र • Found in the Rigveda, a name for the goddess Saraswati.
Historical references
The Hindu name Suchitra is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sukriti', which means good or virtuous deeds. It was a common name among Hindu females in ancient India.
Ancient India
Another reference to the name Suchitra can be found in the Indian epic 'Mahabharata'. In one of its chapters, the character of Subhadra, sister of Bhima and Arjuna, is referred to as 'Suchitra', which means 'a woman of good conduct'.
4th Century BCE
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