Chitraratha
Chitraratha (चित्ररथ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of the brilliant, wondrous chariot”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chitraratha (चित्ररथ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of the brilliant, wondrous chariot”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chitraratha (चित्ररथ, IAST: citraratha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of the brilliant, wondrous chariot”. Formed from citra (brilliant, variegated, wondrous) and ratha (chariot), this name evokes the resplendent divine vehicle that bears the Lord through the cosmos in matchless splendor.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Citraratha is a bahuvrīhi compound meaning 'one whose chariot is wondrous or brilliantly adorned.' The word citra spans meanings from 'variegated' to 'astonishing,' while ratha denotes the chariot as both a literal vehicle and a symbol of divine sovereignty and cosmic movement. In the Puranic imagination, the Lord's celestial chariot dazzles the worlds with its luminosity.
Citraratha is also the name of a celebrated Gandharva king in the Mahabharata, lending the name an additional mythic dimension. Pronounced chit-ra-RA-tha, it is a mellifluous traditional name occasionally given to boys in devotional families.
Scriptural source
Chitraratha appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Chitraratha aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Chitraratha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He of the brilliant, wondrous chariot
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chitraratha mean?
Chitraratha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He of the brilliant, wondrous chariot”.
Is Chitraratha a boy or girl name?
Chitraratha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chitraratha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Chitraratha aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Chitraratha?
The Chaldean name number of Chitraratha is 2.
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