In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Chitra is associated with artistry, design, brilliance, ruled by Mars and symbolised by a bright jewel. Its starting sounds are Pe, Po, Ra, Ri. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Pe” (Moon in Virgo)
2 names for babies born with the Moon in Chitra pada 1.
Boy names
- Perumal Lord Vishnu (Tamil)
Girl names
- Pema lotus (Tibetan)
Closest-sound names
Few traditional names begin exactly with “Pe”. Families often choose a name with the nearest sound:
- Peeyush nectar
Pada 2: names starting with “Po” (Moon in Virgo)
Closest-sound names for babies born with the Moon in Chitra pada 2.
Closest-sound names
Few traditional names begin exactly with “Po”. Families often choose a name with the nearest sound:
- Pooja worship
- Poonam full moon
- Poorna complete
- Pooran complete
- Poornima full moon
Pada 3: names starting with “Ra” (Moon in Libra)
12 names for babies born with the Moon in Chitra pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Rahul capable, efficient
- Ram Lord Rama
- Raghav descendant of Raghu, Rama
- Raj king
- Rajat silver
- Ranveer brave warrior
- Ravi the sun
Girl names
- Radha Krishna's beloved
- Ramya beautiful
- Rashmi ray of light
- Rasika connoisseur
- Rachana creation
Pada 4: names starting with “Ri” (Moon in Libra)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Chitra pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Rishi sage
- Rishabh the bull; excellent
- Ritvik priest
- Rituraj king of the seasons
Girl names
- Riya graceful
- Ritu season
- Riddhi prosperity
More about Chitra
See famous people born in Chitra, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Chitra Nakshatra?
Babies born in Chitra Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Pe, Po, Ra, Ri — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Chitra belong to?
Chitra falls in Virgo and Libra. Each pada can sit in a specific sign, shown above next to its starting sound.
How do I find my baby’s Nakshatra?
It depends on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. Enter the date, time and place in the free Nakshatra calculator.
Starting sounds follow the most widely used North-Indian tradition; some regions and families use slightly different syllables, so check with your family priest or astrologer if a specific tradition matters to you. The Nakshatra depends on the Moon’s position at the exact birth time, place and date.