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14th of 27 Nakshatras

Chitra Nakshatra Baby Names

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Chitra is the 14th Nakshatra. Traditionally it is presided over by Tvashtar (Vishwakarma) and ruled by Mars in the Vimshottari dasha system, and it falls in Kanya (Virgo) and Tula (Libra). Babies born under Chitra are traditionally given a name beginning with Pe, Po, Ra, Ri, depending on the Pada.

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Chitra Pada letters at a glance

Each Nakshatra has four Padas (quarters). Choose the Pada from the birth chart, then use its starting syllable.

Pada 1

పేPe

Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)

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Pada 2

పోPo

Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)

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Pada 3

రాRa

Rashi: Tula (Libra)

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Pada 4

రీRi

Rashi: Tula (Libra)

See names starting with Ri →

How to pick a Chitra name

  1. Confirm the Pada of Chitra from the birth chart or with your priest.
  2. Note the starting syllable for that Pada from the cards above.
  3. Tell AAGO the baby's gender, your language, region and tradition, and any meaning you love.
  4. Shortlist favourites, listen to the pronunciation, and compare them with your surname.

AAGO's suggestions are AI-generated and checked against the starting syllable. Meanings are not independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest. See our privacy & disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

What are the starting letters for Chitra Nakshatra baby names?

Under the commonly used convention, the four Padas of Chitra Nakshatra map to the starting syllables Pe (Pada 1), Po (Pada 2), Ra (Pada 3), Ri (Pada 4).

Which rashi does Chitra Nakshatra fall in?

Chitra spans two rashis: Pada 1 is in Kanya, Pada 2 is in Kanya, Pada 3 is in Tula, Pada 4 is in Tula.

Is it compulsory to choose a name that starts with the Nakshatra syllable?

Practices vary between families and communities. Many families follow the syllable for the formal name, while others use it only for a ceremonial name and choose a different everyday name. Your family elders or priest can advise on your tradition. AAGO also lets you search without any syllable restriction by choosing your own starting letter.

Do all almanacs give the same syllables for Chitra?

Not always. This page follows one widely used convention, and some panchangams differ for certain Nakshatras. If your family uses a different table, enter your own starting letter in AAGO instead.