Chitralekha
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Chitralekha
Chitralekha is a Sanskrit name composed of "chitra" (चित्र), meaning "picture" or "art," and "lekhá" (लेखा), meaning "writing" or "line," thus translating to "artistic drawing" or "painting." The name is used primarily in Hindu cultures across India and the Indian diaspora, with historical significance as the name of a character in Sanskrit literature and Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Chitralekha is a Sanskrit name composed of "chitra" (चित्र), meaning "picture" or "art," and "lekhá" (लेखा), meaning "writing" or "line," thus translating to "artistic drawing" or "painting." The name is used primarily in Hindu cultures across India and the Indian diaspora, with historical significance as the name of a character in Sanskrit literature and Hindu mythology.
Chitralekha currently ranks #2,373 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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