Chaitra
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Chaitra is a girl’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “Derived from the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu calendar, associated with new beginnings and spring.”. It currently ranks #6969 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.
What Chaitra Means
“Derived from the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu calendar, associated with new beginnings and spring.”
The Story of Chaitra
This name echoes the earth's first green shoots and the hopeful turn of a new year.
Chaitra originates from the first month of the Hindu calendar, a time deeply associated with spring's arrival and new beginnings. It represents the awakening of nature and the cyclical renewal that occurs each year. This name carries the essence of growth and hopeful anticipation.
You might picture your daughter with a spirit that is always looking forward, embracing each moment with a cheerful outlook. This name is for a child whose optimism is as steady as the turning seasons, whose creative spark ignites new possibilities.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#25 in 2018
Total Births
256
First Recorded
1977
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