Girl name
Citra name meaning
“image, painting”
Citra is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “image” or “painting.” It comes from citra, a word whose meanings include a picture and something richly colored. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and Malay, extending its linguistic use beyond its Sanskrit source.
What does Citra mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Citra
From Sanskrit citra, whose senses include a picture and something richly colored. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and Malay.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | C |
Name combinations with Citra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Citra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Citra as a first name
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Citra Puri
Interpretation
A palace dwelling portrayed within a beautiful picture or painting.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Puri: palatial residence
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Interpretation
May she become a picture of purity and divine beauty.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Astri: divinely beautiful
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Citra Aurelia
Interpretation
A picture of a golden painting displaying beauty through its color.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
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Citra Septiana
Interpretation
A picture of a painting associated with the month of September.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Septiana: associated with September
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Citra Jennifer
Interpretation
A picture of softness in white, portrayed within a painting.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Jennifer: white and gentle
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Citra Asmani
Interpretation
A picture of a celestial painting evoking the atmosphere of the sky.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Asmani: heavenly, celestial
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Citra Anggun
Interpretation
May she become a picture of beauty and grace in appearance.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Anggun: graceful and elegant in appearance
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Interpretation
A beautiful painting displaying loveliness in the light of the sun.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Elok: beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Safitri: related to the sun
Citra as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a free woman portrayed alongside beautiful roses.Meaning of each word
- Rosiana: rose flower
- Citra: image, painting
- Karolina: a free woman
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Interpretation
A picture of a soft white painting expressing divine beauty.Meaning of each word
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Citra: image, painting
- Astri: divinely beautiful
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Interpretation
A picture of work portrayed within an atmosphere of moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Amalia: work, activity
- Citra: image, painting
- Luna: the moon
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Interpretation
A picture of a mountain painted amid the days of July.Meaning of each word
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
- Citra: image, painting
- Hardianti: mountain
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Interpretation
A picture of a goddess portrayed alongside the melody of a song.Meaning of each word
- Devie: goddess or female divinity
- Citra: image, painting
- Gita: song or singing
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Interpretation
May a daughter become a picture of light shining brightly.Meaning of each word
- Nurlia: light
- Citra: image, painting
- Putri: daughter; royal princess
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Interpretation
A picture of a golden painting displaying beauty in measured proportions.Meaning of each word
- Mita: measured, moderate
- Citra: image, painting
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
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Interpretation
May a beloved child become a picture of divine beauty.Meaning of each word
- Ananda: dear child; bliss
- Citra: image, painting
- Devina: divine
Citra as a last name
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Wulansari Citra
Interpretation
The essence of the moon's beauty portrayed within a picture.Meaning of each word
- Wulansari: essence of the moon's beauty
- Citra: image, painting
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Feby Citra
Interpretation
A painting evoking the atmosphere of a day in February.Meaning of each word
- Feby: associated with February
- Citra: image, painting
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Rika Citra
Interpretation
A picture of a ruler portrayed within a beautiful painting.Meaning of each word
- Rika: ruler, powerful
- Citra: image, painting
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Interpretation
A picture of perfect virtue portrayed amid the days of February.Meaning of each word
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Febrianti: associated with the month of February
- Citra: image, painting
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Safitri Citra
Interpretation
A picture of the sun beautifully portrayed within a painting.Meaning of each word
- Safitri: related to the sun
- Citra: image, painting
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Septi Citra
Interpretation
A picture of a painting evoking the atmosphere of September.Meaning of each word
- Septi: associated with September
- Citra: image, painting
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Afriani Citra
Interpretation
A picture of a painting associated with the month of April.Meaning of each word
- Afriani: associated with April
- Citra: image, painting
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Della Citra
Interpretation
May she become a picture of nobility, beautifully expressed in an image.Meaning of each word
- Della: noble
- Citra: image, painting
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How to pronounce Citra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃitra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦶꦠꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮤᮒ᮪ᮛ |
Is Citra a girl’s name?
Yes, Citra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Citra ranks #84 among girl names in our data sample (79 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Citra
Names with related meanings
- Gita♀Song or singing
- Vina♀The vina stringed instrument
- Sastra♂♀Literature
- Sagita♀Music, song
- Anggita♀A composition, a created work
- Cipta♂♀The mental power to create
- Lukita♂♀Writing, literary composition
- Tari♂♀Rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Lukito♂♀Written, depicted
- Guritno♂♀Verse, composition
- Rengga♂♀Ornament, adornment
- Chitra♀Colourful, beautiful
Famous people named Citra
- Citra Febrianti · b. 1988
- Citra Skolastika · b. 1994
- Citra Kirana · b. 1994
- Citra Putri Sari Dewi · b. 1996
- Citra Sasmita · b. 1990
- Citra Adisti · b. 1989
- Citra Duani · b. 1964
- Citra Kharisma · b. 1984
- Citra Pitriyami · b. 1983
- Citra · b. 1995
- Citra · b. 1993
- Citra Ageng Puspita Rini
FAQ about the name Citra
What is the meaning of Citra?
Citra means image, painting. From Sanskrit citra, whose senses include a picture and something richly colored. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and Malay.
Is Citra a girl’s name?
Yes, Citra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Citra?
Citra is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Citra have?
Citra has 2 syllables (Cit-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Citra?
Citra ranks #84 among girl names in our data sample (79 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Citra?
Some ideas: Citra Puri; Rosiana Citra Karolina; Wulansari Citra.
Famous people named Citra?
Notable people named Citra include Citra Febrianti, Citra Skolastika, Citra Kirana.
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