Unisex • Traditional Tamil
Chithirai
சித்திரை
Signature Meaning
Chithirai is the name of the first month in the Tamil calendar, falling roughly between mid-April and mid-May and marking the traditional Tamil new year. The month is associated with spring, renewal, and important cultural celebrations such as the Chithirai festival in Madurai. As a given name, Chithirai can evoke ideas of new beginnings, cultural heritage, and festive energy. It is commonly used in Tamil-speaking communities as a seasonal and cultural name.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalLightVirtueSpiritual
Starts withச / C
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it likechit-thi-rye
Tamil syllablesசி-த்-தி-ரை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[t͡ʃit̪ːiɾai]
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ChithiraaiCheetheeraeeChithirayChithiraayChitiraiChithhirai