Girl name
Chitra name meaning
“colourful, beautiful”
Chitra is a girls’ name from Sanskrit meaning “colourful” or “beautiful.” Its source word, citra, can also mean “variegated” or “picture.” The initial ch in Chitra follows one convention for transliterating the opening sound of the Sanskrit word, accounting for this spelling of the name.
What does Chitra mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Chitra
From Sanskrit citra, which can mean 'variegated', 'beautiful', or 'picture'. The spelling ch reflects one convention for transliterating its initial sound.
Name combinations with Chitra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Chitra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Chitra: colourful, beautiful
- Veby: born in February
- Mawar: blossom of a rose plant
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Chitra Novianti Mustikasari
Meaning of each word
- Chitra: colourful, beautiful
- Novianti: associated with November
- Mustikasari: the precious essence of a jewel
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Chitra Meilina
Meaning of each word
- Chitra: colourful, beautiful
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
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Indriyanti Chitra Yulianti
Meaning of each word
- Indriyanti: sensory faculties
- Chitra: colourful, beautiful
- Yulianti: associated with the month of July
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Chitra Indrati
Meaning of each word
- Chitra: colourful, beautiful
- Indrati: associated with the god Indra
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Meaning of each word
- Chitra: colourful, beautiful
- Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
- Manisem: sweet, pleasant
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How to pronounce Chitra
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xitra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦶꦠꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮤᮒ᮪ᮛ |
Is Chitra a girl’s name?
Yes, Chitra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Chitra ranks #1,407 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Chitra
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
Famous people named Chitra
- Chitra Dewi · b. 1934
- Chitra Andana Wahyani
- Chitra Anggraeni
- Chitra Desyanti · b. 1975
- Chitra Puspitahati Meini Rachmah · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Chitra
What is the meaning of Chitra?
Chitra means colourful, beautiful. From Sanskrit citra, which can mean 'variegated', 'beautiful', or 'picture'. The spelling ch reflects one convention for transliterating its initial sound.
Is Chitra a girl’s name?
Yes, Chitra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Chitra?
Chitra is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Chitra have?
Chitra has 2 syllables (Chit-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Chitra?
Chitra ranks #1,407 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Chitra?
Some ideas: Chitra Veby Mawar; Chitra Novianti Mustikasari; Chitra Meilina.
Famous people named Chitra?
Notable people named Chitra include Chitra Dewi, Chitra Andana Wahyani, Chitra Anggraeni.
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