What origin is the name Cithra?

Cithra comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Cithra?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Cithra — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Cithra?

Cithra starts with the syllable “Ki” (की), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 4, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Cithra or Citra?

Both spellings are used. Cithra means "A stringed musical instrument"; Citra is listed with the meaning "Picture, painting". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Cithra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cithra

Cithra

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Cithra is an Indian unisex name meaning "A stringed musical instrument".

Cithra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A stringed musical instrument". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Cithra mean?

A stringed musical instrument

How popular is Cithra?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Cithra

What does Cithra mean?

Cithra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A stringed musical instrument".

How popular is Cithra?

We have no birth-record ranking for Cithra: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Cithra

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Cithra

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Cithra.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ki (की)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 4
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Ki” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.