Citkalā
Citkalā (चित्कला) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the luminous ray of pure consciousness”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Citkalā (चित्कला) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the luminous ray of pure consciousness”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Citkalā (चित्कला, IAST: Citkalā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the luminous ray of pure consciousness”. From cit (pure consciousness) and kalā (a ray, digit, or subtle part), this name reveals Lalitā as a radiant fragment of the undivided light of awareness itself.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sanskrit philosophy, cit denotes pure, self-luminous consciousness that is the bedrock of all existence. Kalā refers to a portion or a ray — as the moon has sixteen kalās, consciousness also manifests in graduated degrees of expression. Citkalā therefore names the Goddess as a luminous ray of that infinite awareness, herself shining as both source and manifestation.
This elegant two-syllable compound is a beautiful given name for a girl, carrying deep philosophical resonance. It is an epithet of Lalitā highlighting her non-dual nature as consciousness itself. Pronounced chit-kah-LAA.
Scriptural source
Citkalā appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Citkalā — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is the luminous ray of pure consciousness
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Citkalā mean?
Citkalā is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is the luminous ray of pure consciousness”.
Is Citkalā a boy or girl name?
Citkalā is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Citkalā?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Citkalā aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Citkalā?
The Chaldean name number of Citkalā is 6.
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