Reviewed by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, PhD Vedic Astrology · Updated June 2026
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Chitra Nakshatra Baby Names

Vishwakarma · Mars · Kanya–Tula (Virgo–Libra)

Pe
(पे)
Po
(पो)
Ra
(रा)
Ri
(रि)

Chitra Nakshatra Names

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Chitra Nakshatra Baby Boy Names

(10 names)
P
Prem
Love, affection
P
Pranav
Sacred syllable Om; breath of life
R
Rahul
Son of the Buddha; efficient; conqueror of miseries
R
Raj
King, ruler
R
Rishi
Sage, seer
R
Ritesh
Lord of truth; seasons
R
Rohan
Ascending; one who is rising
R
Rohit
Red; the sun; first ray of sunlight
R
Rajiv
Blue lotus; striped
R
Rajan
King; one who is kingly
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Chitra Nakshatra Baby Girl Names

(10 names)
P
Preeti
Love, joy, happiness
P
Pooja
Worship, prayer
R
Radha
Beloved of Krishna; prosperity
R
Rani
Queen
R
Ritu
Season; right time
R
Riddhi
Prosperity, good fortune
R
Rekha
Line, mark; Goddess Lakshmi
R
Roshni
Light, brightness
R
Ritika
Of the seasons; stream
R
Rupali
Beautiful; made of silver
Ruling Planet
Mars
Rashi
Kanya–Tula (Virgo–Libra)
Presiding Deity
Vishwakarma
Element
Fire
Starting Letters for Chitra Nakshatra

Children born under Chitra nakshatra should have names starting with Pe (पे), Po (पो), Ra (रा), Ri (रि). The presiding deity is Vishwakarma and the ruling planet is Mars. Traits: Aesthetic, bold, creative, visually gifted, stylish, independent.

The 4 Aksharas of Chitra Nakshatra

Pe
Pe (पे)
Pada 1
Po
Po (पो)
Pada 2
Ra
Ra (रा)
Pada 3
Ri
Ri (रि)
Pada 4

Each nakshatra has 4 padas (quarters of 3°20' each). The akshara above is the auspicious starting sound for each pada. In the Namkaran (baby naming) ceremony, the family pandit will identify the exact pada from the birth chart to recommend the most precise akshara for the child.

About Chitra Nakshatra

Expert Insight

“The Chitra nakshatra, ruled by Mars, carries a very specific vibrational signature. In my consultations, children born under this nakshatra consistently show aesthetic, bold, creative, visually gifted, stylish, independent. A name starting with the correct akshara reinforces rather than fights these natural tendencies — I have seen this make a measurable difference in the child's early confidence and sense of identity. Per Vishnu Dharmottara Purana and the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, the Namkaran syllable is not tradition for tradition's sake — it is a calculated resonance with the child's natal Moon.”

— Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, PhD Vedic Astrology · 20+ Years Practice

Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars and governed by Vishwakarma, the divine architect. Chitra means "brilliant picture" — children born under this star are visually gifted, aesthetically inclined, bold, and naturally drawn to beauty, art, and design.

Symbol
Bright jewel, pearl
Child Traits
Aesthetic, bold, creative, visually gifted, stylish, independent
Deity
VishwakarmaThe divine architect and craftsman of the gods
Element
Fire

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