Chaitra
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Chaitra
The name 'Chaitra' means "the first month of the Hindu calendar" or "bright/radiant" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *chitra* (चित्र) meaning "bright, clear, or variegated." It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures, particularly in India, and is historically associated with the spring month of Chaitra that marks the start of the new year in many regional calendars.
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Etymology
The name 'Chaitra' means "the first month of the Hindu calendar" or "bright/radiant" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *chitra* (चित्र) meaning "bright, clear, or variegated." It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures, particularly in India, and is historically associated with the spring month of Chaitra that marks the start of the new year in many regional calendars.
Chaitra currently ranks #11,144 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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