Chitrotpala means “Bright lotus; old name of the Mahanadi”. Chitrotpala (चित्रोत्पला · చిత్రోత్పల) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Bright lotus; old name of the Mahanadi”. It is formed from citra (bright), utpala (lotus). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “चि” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 4, within Meena rashi (Pisces).

Chitrotpala name meaning at a glance

FactChitrotpala
MeaningBright lotus; old name of the Mahanadi
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
Rootscitra (bright) + utpala (lotus)
StyleClassic
Devanagariचित्रोत्पला
Teluguచిత్రోత్పల
Sanskrit (IAST)citrotpalā
PronunciationChi-trot-puh-laa
First syllableचि
NakshatraRevati (pada 4)
RashiMeena (Pisces)
Numerology3 (Chaldean) · 6 (Pythagorean)
ThemesWater & rivers

Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Chitrotpala

Chitrotpala is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:

  • citra — bright
  • utpala — lotus

Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).

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Nakshatra and rashi for Chitrotpala

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “चि” of Chitrotpala 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 Chitrotpala

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): चित्रोत्पला
  • Telugu: చిత్రోత్పల
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): citrotpalā

How to pronounce Chitrotpala

Say it as “Chi-trot-puh-laa” — 4 spoken syllables.

Names similar to Chitrotpala

Chitravati, Chakravaki, Chandrajyoti, Chandramati, Chandramukhi, Chandranshi

Chitrotpala: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Chitrotpala?

Chitrotpala means “Bright lotus; old name of the Mahanadi”. It is formed from citra (bright), utpala (lotus).

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Is Chitrotpala a traditional or a modern name?

Chitrotpala is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Chitrotpala written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): चित्रोत्पला. In Telugu: చిత్రోత్పల. Sanskrit transliteration: citrotpalā.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chitrotpala?

Its first syllable “चि” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 4) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Chitrotpala?

3 in Chaldean numerology and 6 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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