Baby names by nakshatra

Chitra nakshatra baby names

A child born with the Moon in Chitra traditionally receives a name beginning with “Pe”, “Po”, “Ra”, “Ri”, depending on the pada. Chitra is presided over by Vishvakarma and its symbol is the bright jewel, linked with design, beauty, architecture.

SyllablesPe · Po · Ra · Ri
RashiVirgo, Libra
Names listed6635 boys · 31 girls

Syllable of each pada

PadaSyllableRashiBoy namesGirl names
1PeVirgo (Kanya)11
2PoVirgo (Kanya)01
3RaLibra (Tula)2518
4RiLibra (Tula)911

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Pada 1: names starting with “Pe”

Boy names (1)

NameMeaning
Premlove, affection

Girl names (1)

NameMeaning
Prernainspiration, encouragement

Pada 2: names starting with “Po”

Boy names (0)

No commonly used names start with this sound.

Girl names (1)

NameMeaning
Ponnithe Kaveri river

Pada 3: names starting with “Ra”

Boy names (25)

NameMeaning
Rachitcreated, made
Raghava name of Rama
Raghunandana name of Rama
RaghuramRama of the Raghu clan
Raghuvira name of Rama
Rahulefficient, capable
Rajanking, ruler
Rajatshining silver
Rajendraking of kings
Rajeshking of kings
Rajivthe lotus flower
Rajkumarprince, young ruler
Rakeshlord of the full moon
Rampleasing; Rama
Ramakanthusband of Rama; Vishnu
Ramandelightful, pleasing
Ramesha name of Vishnu
RameshwarShiva, lord of Rama
Ranjanone who delights others
Ranjitthe victorious one
Ranveerbrave in battle
Rasiklover of the arts
Ratana jewel, gem
Ratnakarthe ocean, mine of jewels
Ravithe Sun

Girl names (18)

NameMeaning
Rachnacreation, composition
Radhabeloved of Krishna
Radhikaa name of Radha
Raginia melody, raga
Rajashriroyal grace
Rajeshwariqueen; Parvati
Rajlakshmiroyal prosperity
Rajnithe night
Rakhithread of protection
Rakshaprotection, safety
Ramyabeautiful and graceful
Raniqueen, noble lady
Ranjanadelightful, pleasing
Ranjitadelighted, adorned
Rashmia ray of light
Rasikalover of the arts
Raticonsort of Kama
Ratnaa jewel, gem

Pada 4: names starting with “Ri”

Boy names (9)

NameMeaning
Rigvedoldest Veda
Rijulinnocent, sincere
Rimjhim (unisex)patter of rain
Ripudamandestroyer of foes
Rishabhexcellent; a bull
Rishia sage, seer
Rishikeshlord of the senses
Riteshlord of truth
Ritvika Vedic priest

Girl names (11)

NameMeaning
Reenamelted, absorbed
RichaVedic hymn
Riddhiprosperity, abundance
Riddhimafull of prosperity
Rimjhim (unisex)patter of rain
Rishikasaintly, sage-like
Ritambharaone who holds the truth
Riticustom, tradition
Ritikaa small stream
Ritua season of the year
Riyasinger, melodious

More names

Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Virgo (Kanya) Rashi names and Libra (Tula) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Hasta · Swati · all nakshatras. Read more about Chitra nakshatra.