Chitti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chitti

What is the meaning of the name Chitti ?

The baby name Chitti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHIT-tee, /ˈtʃɪti/.

Chitti is in Origin.

Chitti is an Indian given name and affectionate nickname rooted in the Dravidian languages. In Telugu, chitti conveys “small,” “dear,” or “cute,” a pet-name sense that often becomes a formal first name. In Tamil, Chithi/Chitti denotes the mother’s younger sister (aunt) and, by extension, serves as a warm term of endearment that can transfer to personal naming. Some speakers also connect the spelling Chiti/Chitti with Sanskrit citi (consciousness, awareness), so the name may be interpreted more philosophically in educated or literary contexts.

Usage is largely South Indian and unisex, though especially familiar in Telugu- and Tamil-speaking communities. It appears as a standalone name or in compounds such as Chitti Babu (male) and honorifics like Chitti Amma. Notable visibility includes the veena maestro Chitti Babu and the popular robot character “Chitti” in Tamil cinema. Common variants and spellings include Chiti, Chithi, and Chittu.