Jaitra (जैत्र) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Victorious”.
Jaitra means “Victorious”. Jaitra (जैत्र · జైత్ర) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Victorious”. It comes from the Sanskrit jaitra. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “जै” falls in Shravana nakshatra, pada 2, within Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows the common convention that ju/je/jo/kha are read under Shravana, which absorbs the Abhijit syllables.
Jaitra name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Jaitra |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Victorious |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | जैत्र |
| Telugu | జైత్ర |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | jaitra |
| Pronunciation | Jai-tra |
| First syllable | जै |
| Nakshatra | Shravana (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 5 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and origin of Jaitra
Jaitra is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word jaitra, meaning “Victorious”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Jaitra
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “जै” of Jaitra falls in Shravana nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: ju/je/jo/kha are read under Shravana, which absorbs the Abhijit syllables.
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How to write Jaitra
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): जैत्र
- Telugu: జైత్ర
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): jaitra
How to pronounce Jaitra
Say it as “Jai-tra” — 2 spoken syllables.
Jaitra is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Jaitra
Jishnu, Janamejay, Jayansh, Abhyuday, Agrani, Anuttam
Jaitra: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Jaitra?
Jaitra means “Victorious”. It comes from the Sanskrit jaitra.
Is Jaitra a traditional or a modern name?
Jaitra is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Jaitra written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): जैत्र. In Telugu: జైత్ర. Sanskrit transliteration: jaitra.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jaitra?
Its first syllable “जै” falls in Shravana nakshatra (pada 2) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — ju/je/jo/kha are read under Shravana, which absorbs the Abhijit syllables.
What is the numerology number of Jaitra?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 5 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Jaitra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Victorious
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shravana
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaitra mean?
Jaitra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Victorious”.
Is Jaitra a boy or girl name?
Jaitra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jaitra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jaitra aligns with the Shravana nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jaitra?
The Chaldean name number of Jaitra is 1.
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