Citra

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Meaning

Image

Linguistic Origin

Indonesian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic سيترا

Urdu سائٹرا

Persian سیترا

Bengali সিট্রা

Pashto سیترا

Alternate Spellings

Ceetra Citrah

Graceful and timeless, the name Citra is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Image', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Citra has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Indonesian citra, 'image, beauty' - from Sanskrit citra ('bright, variegated').

Notable Historical Usage

Islam reached the Indonesian archipelago through Indian Ocean trade and spread from the coastal ports between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries, mostly without conquest. Arabic names arrived with it and settled alongside the local vocabulary rather than displacing it, which is why Indonesian Muslim naming draws on both.