Chitraketu
Chitraketu (चित्रकेतु) is a Hindu boy name meaning “One with a bright banner; a devotee king”.
Chitraketu (चित्रकेतु) is a Hindu boy name meaning “One with a bright banner; a devotee king”.
Chitraketu means “One with a bright banner; a devotee king”. Chitraketu (चित्रकेतु · చిత్రకేతు) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “One with a bright banner; a devotee king”. It is formed from citra (bright, varied), ketu (banner). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “चि” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 4, within Meena rashi (Pisces).
Chitraketu name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Chitraketu |
|---|---|
| Meaning | One with a bright banner; a devotee king |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | citra (bright, varied) + ketu (banner) |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | चित्रकेतु |
| Telugu | చిత్రకేతు |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | citraketu |
| Pronunciation | Chit-ra-kay-tu |
| First syllable | चि |
| Nakshatra | Revati (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Spiritual & philosophical |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Chitraketu
Chitraketu is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history. It is built from:
- citra — bright, varied
- ketu — banner
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Chitraketu
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “चि” of Chitraketu falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Meena rashi (Pisces). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Chitraketu
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): चित्रकेतु
- Telugu: చిత్రకేతు
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): citraketu
How to pronounce Chitraketu
Say it as “Chit-ra-kay-tu” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Chitraketu
Chidansh, Chyavan, Chandrachud, Chandragupta, Chandrakirti, Chandramouli
Chitraketu: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Chitraketu?
Chitraketu means “One with a bright banner; a devotee king”. It is formed from citra (bright, varied), ketu (banner).
Is Chitraketu a traditional or a modern name?
Chitraketu is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Chitraketu written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): चित्रकेतु. In Telugu: చిత్రకేతు. Sanskrit transliteration: citraketu.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chitraketu?
Its first syllable “चि” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 4) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Chitraketu?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 8 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Chitraketu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One with a bright banner; a devotee king
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chitraketu mean?
Chitraketu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One with a bright banner; a devotee king”.
Is Chitraketu a boy or girl name?
Chitraketu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chitraketu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Chitraketu aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Chitraketu?
The Chaldean name number of Chitraketu is 6.
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