Vedic Baby Names · Chitra Nakshatra
Baby Names for Chitra (चित्रा) Nakshatra
Names starting with Pe, Po, Ra, Ri are auspicious for babies born in Chitra nakshatra. Pada-wise letter assignments are grounded in the Vedic naming tradition (Akshara) — verified by the Ishvaram engine.
Baby names for Chitra (चित्रा) nakshatra traditionally begin with the syllables Pe, Po, Ra, Ri — one for each of its four padas. The pada of the Moon at the exact birth time selects the starting letter. Chitra is ruled by mars with deity Vishwakarma, and carries rakshasa gana.
Number
14
Rashi
kanya
Ruler
mars
Gana
rakshasa
Pada-wise Starting Letters
Each nakshatra has 4 padas (quarters), each with its own starting Sanskrit syllable. Choose the pada matching your baby's exact birth time:
Pada 1
Pe
Pada 2
Po
Pada 3
Ra
Pada 4
Ri
Chitra Nakshatra Baby Names (55)
Traditional Sanskrit-origin names for each Chitra starting syllable, with meanings. For names ranked by numerology fit to an exact birth time, use the calculator.
Names starting with Pe
Peshwa पेशवा
Leader, prime minister · male
Peshala पेशल
Tender, skilled · male
Pehar पेहर
Time period, watch · male
Peshita पेशिता
Presented, offered · female
Peshal पेशल
Soft, delicate · female
Peehu पीहू
Sweet sound · female
Pratyush प्रत्यूष
Dawn, early morning · male
Names starting with Po
Pooja पूजा
Worship, prayer · female
Poojita पूजिता
Worshipped, adored · female
Pournima पूर्णिमा
Full moon · female
Poonam पूनम
Full moon · female
Pokhar पोखर
Lake, pond · male
Poshin पोषिन
Nourishing · male
Pragya प्रज्ञा
Wisdom, intelligence · female
Pushpraj पुष्पराज
King of flowers · male
Names starting with Ra
Rahul राहुल
Son of Buddha, conqueror of miseries · male
Raj राज
King, ruler · male
Rachana रचना
Creation, composition · female
Rajat रजत
Silver · male
Ratan रतन
Jewel, gem · male
Raghu रघु
Swift, ancestor of Rama · male
Rajani रजनी
Night, queen · female
Rama रामा
Lord Rama, pleasing · unisex
Rajesh राजेश
Lord of kings · male
Radhika राधिका
Successful, Radha · female
Rajvi राजवी
Royal, brave · female
Rachit रचित
Created, composed · male
Rajendra राजेन्द्र
King of kings · male
Ranvir रणवीर
Brave warrior · male
Ranjit रणजीत
Victor in battle · male
Rajhans राजहंस
Royal swan · male
Rajkanya राजकन्या
Princess · female
Rajiv राजीव
Blue lotus · male
Rajyashri राज्यश्री
Splendour of the kingdom · female
Raghav राघव
Descendant of Raghu, Rama · male
Names starting with Ri
Riya रिया
Singer, graceful · female
Rishi ऋषि
Sage, seer · male
Richa ऋचा
Vedic hymn, Rig Veda · female
Ritika रितिका
Stream, movement · female
Riddhi ऋद्धि
Prosperity, fortune · female
Rishima ऋषिमा
Beam of moonlight · female
Rituraj ऋतुराज
King of seasons (spring) · male
Rina ऋणा
Debt, obligation · female
Rishab ऋषभ
Bull, first Jain prophet · male
Rithvik ऋत्विक
Vedic priest · male
Ritwik ऋत्विक
Priest of sacred rites · male
Riti ऋति
Movement, tradition · female
Ritul ऋतुल
Seeker of truth · male
Ritesh रितेश
Lord of seasons · male
Rishita ऋशिता
Best, goddess · female
Rishona ऋशोना
First ray of sun · female
Rig ऋग
Praise hymn, the Rig Veda · male
Rinku रिंकू
Sweet, lovable · unisex
Rivaan रिवान
Star, prince · male
Ridhima रिद्धिमा
Full of prosperity · female
Pada, Navamsha & Pada Lord Details
Beyond the starting syllable, each pada of Chitra maps to a navamsha (D9) rashi with its own lord. Pandits weigh the pada lord alongside the nakshatra ruler (mars) when finalising a name in the Namkaran Sanskar:
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsha rashi | Pada lord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Pe (पे) | Simha | Sun |
| Pada 2 | Po (पो) | Kanya | Mercury |
| Pada 3 | Ra (रा) | Tula | Venus |
| Pada 4 | Ri (री) | Vrishchik | Mars |
Nakshatra Significance
Chitra (चित्रा) is the 14th nakshatra in the 27-nakshatra system. Its presiding deity is Vishwakarma, with mars as the ruling graha. The symbol — Bright jewel/pearl — characterises the qualities this nakshatra confers on those born under it.
The gana for Chitra is rakshasa, used in Ashtakoota matching. The Nadi is madhya — same-Nadi marriages are traditionally avoided (Nadi Dosha), while different-Nadi pairings are considered ideal for health compatibility.
Chitra spans 173.333°–186.667° of the zodiac and is classed as a soft nakshatra of rakshasa nature. Classically it signifies beauty, artistry, architecture, illusion — themes elders often echo in the meaning of the name chosen for a Chitra-born child.
Nadi & Gana — Matching Context for Chitra Babies
Chitra belongs to the Madhya (Pitta) Nadi. In Ashtakoota matching, a partner born in the same Nadi scores 0 of 8 in the Nadi koota (Nadi Dosha). The other Madhya-Nadi nakshatras a Chitra-born traditionally checks against are: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Its gana is rakshasa — shared with Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha. Gana describes innate temperament in the Gan koota (6 points), which is why elders often ask for the nakshatra, not just the rashi, when a match is discussed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the starting letters for Chitra nakshatra babies?
The four pada-wise starting letters for Chitra are: Pada 1 → Pe, Pada 2 → Po, Pada 3 → Ra, Pada 4 → Ri.
Which deity rules Chitra nakshatra?
Vishwakarma is the presiding deity of Chitra (चित्रा). The ruling planet is mars, and the gana is rakshasa.
What is the symbol of Chitra nakshatra?
Bright jewel/pearl. Babies born in this nakshatra are traditionally associated with the qualities this symbol represents.
Which rashi (moon sign) does Chitra fall under?
Chitra falls under the kanya rashi. The first pada starts at the rashi boundary; subsequent padas continue within the same rashi unless the nakshatra spans two signs.
What is the Nadi for Chitra nakshatra?
madhya Nadi. Used in Ashtakoota (Gun Milan) compatibility — couples should avoid the same Nadi for marriage matching.
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