Baby names by Chitra nakshatra
A child's name traditionally begins with the syllable (namakshar) of the nakshatra pada the Moon was in at birth. Enter the birth details for the exact syllable, or pick a nakshatra.
Chitra nakshatra — name syllables
Pada 1: पे (Pe)
Few common names begin with this sound; families often choose a name from another pada of the same nakshatra.
Pada 2: पो (Po)
Few common names begin with this sound; families often choose a name from another pada of the same nakshatra.
Pada 3: रा (Ra)
- राहुल Rahul Boy Efficient
- राधा Radha Girl Beloved of Krishna
- राघव Raghav Boy Rama
- रश्मि Rashmi Girl Ray of light
- रजत Rajat Boy Silver
- रवि Ravi Boy The Sun
- रचना Rachna Girl Creation
- रागिनी Ragini Girl Melody
- राम Ram Boy The one who delights
- राकेश Rakesh Boy The Moon
Pada 4: री (Ri)
- रिया Riya Girl Singer
- ऋषि Rishi Boy Sage
- ऋतु Ritu Girl Season
- ऋत्विक Ritvik Boy Priest
- ऋद्धि Riddhi Girl Prosperity
- ऋषभ Rishabh Boy Excellent
Nakshatra lord: Mars. The nakshatra spans Virgo and Libra.
The syllables follow the Hindi almanac (avakahada chakra). Short and long vowels count as one sound, as the almanacs do. Please confirm the name with your family priest or astrologer.