What syllable starts baby names for Chitra Nakshatra Pada 3?

Baby names for Chitra Nakshatra Pada 3 start with the Vedic akshara Ra (रा in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 0°00' to 3°20' Libra — that this pada occupies. Traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony) selects the first sound of the child's name from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the moment of birth.

Which deity and planetary lord govern Chitra Nakshatra?

Chitra Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Tvashtar and ruled by the planet Mars. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Bright jewel, Pearl, and its traditional meaning is 'The Bright One, Brilliant'. In Pada 3 specifically, the pada element is Air, its nature is Rakshasa, and its guna (fundamental quality) is Tamas. These attributes influence the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada.

Is Chitra Nakshatra Pada 3 auspicious for a baby name?

In Vedic tradition, the auspiciousness of a Nakshatra depends on multiple factors: the presiding deity, the ruling planet, the Pada's nature (Deva, Manushya, or Rakshasa), and the position of the Moon in the Pada at the child's exact birth time. Chitra Pada 3 has a Rakshasa nature — Deva padas are considered divine and universally auspicious, Manushya padas are human-natured and balanced, and Rakshasa padas require careful Muhurta consultation. The most reliable check is to generate the child's full birth chart and verify no dosha (like Ganda Moola) needs a Shanti Puja before Namakarana.

How is the baby's Janma Nakshatra and Pada determined?

The Janma Nakshatra and Pada are determined by the exact sidereal longitude of the Moon at the moment of birth, converted to the caller's timezone. The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras of 13°20' each; each Nakshatra is further split into 4 Padas of 3°20' each — giving 108 Padas in total (the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition). The Moon's position falls in exactly one Pada, which determines the assigned akshara (syllable) — in this case, Ra for Chitra Pada 3. Use the Nakshatrica birth chart tool with an accurate birth time to identify your child's exact Pada.

Do the names shown here work for both Vedic (Janma) and everyday (Vyavaharika) use?

Yes. The names listed for Chitra Pada 3 are curated for both religious contexts (used in Sankalpa during pujas, in horoscope matching, and in Namakarana ceremonies) and everyday social use. Every name is traced to a Sanskrit or vernacular root — Vedic, Puranic, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu-Persian, or regional South Indian traditions where applicable — with meaning, origin, and etymology attached. You can filter by gender (male/female) to narrow the list, and click any name to see its full details including Hindi spelling and deity association where relevant.

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Names starting with Ra (रा)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Rajeeka	राजीका	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Rajiv	राजीव	Female	Blue lotus (feminine usage)	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Rajivini	राजिविनी	Female	Lotus pond	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Rajnidhi	राजनिधि	Female	Treasure of kings	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Rajul	राजुल	Female	Bride of Tirthankara Neminatha	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Raman	रमण	Female	Delighting (feminine usage)	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Ramanika	रमणिका	Female	Pleasing, charming woman	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Rambha	रम्भा	Female	Celestial nymph; an apsara	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Ramita	रमिता	Female	Delighted, pleased	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Ramona	रमोना	Female	Wise protector (Spanish-Germanic)	Hindi	Spanish	85
Rajani	रजनी	Male	Night	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Rana	राना	Female	Eye-catching (Arabic); princess (Persian)	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Randeep	रनदीप	Female	Lamp of battle (Sikh)	Punjabi	Gurmukhi	85
Ranjita	रञ्जिता	Female	Delighted, coloured	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Rasashree	रसश्री	Female	Grace of essence	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Raseela	रसीला	Female	Juicy, sweet (Hindi)	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rashila	रशीला	Female	Playful, juicy	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rashiya	राशिया	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rasmeet	रसमीत	Female	Friend of nectar/essence (Sikh)	Punjabi	Gurmukhi	84
Rasmita	रस्मिता	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ramik	रामिक	Male	Modern coinage	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ratana	रतना	Female	Jewel (feminine)	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ramis	रामिस	Male	One who lies hidden (Arabic)	Urdu	Arabic	84
Ratee	रती	Female	Variant of Rati	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ratika	रतिका	Female	Little Rati	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rangan	रंगन	Male	Colourer; the Lord of Ranga	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rangith	रंगीत	Male	Victorious in battle (South Indian)	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ranjiv	रंजीव	Male	Modern coinage	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rashi	राशि	Male	Heap, zodiac sign	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rasmit	रस्मित	Male	Modern coinage	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ratanchand	रतनचन्द	Male	Jewel-moon	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rathin	राथिन	Male	Of the chariot	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ratnadeva	रत्नदेव	Male	Jewel-god; King Ratnadeva II	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rajambal	राजाम्बाल	Female	Royal mother (Tamil)	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rajiva	राजीवा	Female	Blue lotus (feminine)	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ralina	रालीना	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ramali	रामाली	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ramanpreet	रमनप्रीत	Female	Love of joy / love of the Name (Sikh)	Punjabi	Gurmukhi	84
Ramila	रमिला	Female	Charming, playful	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ramiya	रामिया	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ramneek	रमनीक	Female	Delightful, beautiful (Sikh)	Punjabi	Gurmukhi	84
Rampreet	रामप्रीत	Female	Love of Ram (Sikh)	Punjabi	Gurmukhi	84
Ranbir	रणबीर	Female	Battle hero (feminine usage)	Punjabi	Gurmukhi	84
Randhir	रणधीर	Female	Steady in battle (feminine usage)	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Rangini	रंगिनी	Female	Colourful one	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ranisha	रणीशा	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ranjika	रंजिका	Female	Pleasing	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Ranvi	रण्वी	Female	Joyful	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Raseshwari	रसेश्वरी	Female	Goddess of essence	Hindi	Sanskrit	83
Rashima	रशीमा	Female	Modern feminine name	Hindi	Sanskrit	83

About Chitra Nakshatra Pada 3

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Ra (Devanagari: रा). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 0°00' to 3°20' Libra — that Chitra Nakshatra Pada 3 occupies. In the traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony), the first sound of the child's Vedic name is selected from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. The 27 Nakshatras × 4 Padas each produce the 108 aksharas of the Vedic naming system — the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition (mala beads, deity names, Upanishads).

Chitra Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Tvashtar
Ruling planet: Mars
Symbol: Bright jewel, Pearl
Meaning: The Bright One, Brilliant
Sanskrit name: चित्रा

Chitra represents beauty, craftsmanship, and divine architecture. It signifies artistic talent, charisma, elegance, and the ability to create beautiful forms and structures.

Pada 3 attributes

Each Pada within a Nakshatra carries its own combination of element, nature, and guna. These attributes shape the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada:

Sign: Libra
Zodiac range: 0°00' to 3°20'
Element (tattva): Air
Movability: Movable
Nature: Rakshasa — the demonic class, powerful but requires careful Muhurta consultation.
Guna: Tamas — the quality of grounding, stability, and rest.
Shakti (power): Creative design

How to use this name list

Every name below is curated with its Sanskrit or vernacular root, meaning, origin (Hindu, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu, or regional), gender, and popularity indicator. Click any row to see the full detail card with etymology and deity associations where relevant. Filter by gender to narrow to boy or girl names, or view all. If you're selecting a name for a newborn's Namakarana ceremony, verify the Moon's exact Pada at birth using the birth chart tool first — even a few minutes' difference in birth time can shift the Pada.

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