Entry № 1352 · Sanskrit origin

Chitralekha Chitralekha — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ CHEE-trah-LEH-kah /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Meaning
"Picture-line (Sanskrit + Aniruddha friend)"
Syllables
4
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient

A name that means "picture-line (sanskrit + aniruddha friend)".

Chitralekha is from the Sanskrit Citralekhā. A modern American baby name in the broader Sanskrit heritage aesthetic. Chitralekha is a foundational name with deep heritage. Sanskrit Citralekhā picture-line beautiful-lineage + foundational central in Hindu mythological heritage + foundational Chitralekhā foundational central friend of Usha daughter of King Bana in Bhagavata Purana + Vishnu Purana + foundational central in Aniruddha-Usha love-story where Chitralekha painted portraits to help Usha identify her dream-lover Aniruddha grandson of Krishna + foundational central in Amritlal Nagars Chitralekha Hindi novel 1934 + Chitralekha 1964 Hindi film. Foundational Sanskrit feminine name reflecting cultural + historical heritage spanning centuries.

Featured throughout Sanskrit heritage.

Picture-line (Sanskrit + Aniruddha friend) Foundational name with deep heritage anchors. Sanskrit *Citralekhā* picture-line beautiful-lineage + foundational central in Hindu mythological heritage + foundational *Chitralekhā* foundational central friend of Usha daughter of King Bana in Bhagavata Purana + Vishnu Purana + foundational central in *Aniruddha-Usha* love-story where Chitralekha painted portraits to help Usha identify her dream-lover Aniruddha grandson of Krishna + foundational central in Amritlal Nagars *Chitralekha* Hindi novel 1934 + Chitralekha 1964 Hindi film

The name in its native script.

चित्रलेखा
Transliteration
Citralekhā
Pronunciation
/ ˌtʃiː.trɑːˈlɛ.kə /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Chitralekha stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Chitralekha · last year
88 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Chitralekhas before her.

Real people

In fiction
Usha-Aniruddha Bhagavata Purana / Amritlal Nagar 1934
Sanskrit picture-line + Chitralekhā friend of Usha daughter of King Bana + Bhagavata Purana + Vishnu Purana + Aniruddha-Usha love-story + Amritlal Nagar Chitralekha Hindi novel 1934
Hindu mythology

Names connected to Chitralekha.

The number behind Chitralekha.

6

The Builder

Chitralekha has a strong numerological signature.

Why families chose this name.

"Sanskrit meaning. 4 syllables. Chitralekha."
Mother of one