Babies born with the Moon in Chitra traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri. Not sure of the pada? Enter the birth date and time in our free Baby Name Finder and it works out the exact nakshatra and pada for you.
Pada 1: names starting with Pe (Virgo Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Pada 2: names starting with Po (Virgo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paurav | पौरव | Boy | Descendant of King Puru |
| Paulomi | पौलोमी | Girl | Wife of Indra |
Pada 3: names starting with Ra (Libra Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul | राहुल | Boy | Efficient; son of the Buddha |
| Raghav | राघव | Boy | Lord Rama |
| Ram | राम | Boy | Lord Rama |
| Rajat | रजत | Boy | Silver |
| Ranveer | रणवीर | Boy | Hero of the battlefield |
| Radha | राधा | Girl | Beloved of Krishna |
| Ragini | रागिनी | Girl | Melody |
| Rachna | रचना | Girl | Creation |
| Radhika | राधिका | Girl | Radha |
| Rajni | रजनी | Girl | Night |
Pada 4: names starting with Ri (Libra Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishi | ऋषि | Boy | Sage |
| Rishabh | ऋषभ | Boy | Superior |
| Ritvik | ऋत्विक | Boy | Priest of a yajna |
| Riddhi | ऋद्धि | Girl | Prosperity |
| Ritu | ऋतु | Girl | Season |
| Rishika | ऋषिका | Girl | Saintly woman |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Chitra Nakshatra?
Chitra Nakshatra names begin with Pe, Po, Ra, Ri: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Chitra?
The pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the free Astronik Baby Name Finder with the birth date and time, or ask the family priest who prepares the Kundli.