162 names found
Chandra
โฅ UnisexMoon; radiant as the moon
Ashwini ยท starts with โChuโ
Chelaram
โ BoyDear and beloved; Ram who is a gem
Ashwini ยท starts with โCheโ
Chetan
โ BoyConsciousness, perception, full of life
Ashwini ยท starts with โCheโ
Chetna
โ GirlConsciousness, alertness, awareness
Ashwini ยท starts with โCheโ
Lavanya
โ GirlGrace, beauty, elegance
Ashwini ยท starts with โLaโ
Lalit
โ BoyElegant, playful, graceful
Ashwini ยท starts with โLaโ
Leela
โ GirlDivine play, cosmic sport of God
Bharani ยท starts with โLeeโ
Leelavathi
โ GirlOne who plays divinely; playful goddess
Bharani ยท starts with โLeeโ
Luv
โ BoyOne of Ram's twin sons; love
Bharani ยท starts with โLuโ
Lekha
โ GirlWriting, inscription, line of light
Bharani ยท starts with โLeโ
Lokesh
โ BoyLord of the world
Bharani ยท starts with โLoโ
Lokita
โ GirlPerceived; shining in the world
Bharani ยท starts with โLoโ
Aditya
โ BoySun; son of Aditi
Krittika ยท starts with โAโ
Ananya
โ GirlUnique, incomparable, peerless
Krittika ยท starts with โAโ
Eashan
โ BoyLord Shiva; one who bestows gifts
Krittika ยท starts with โEeโ
Ishita
โ GirlOne who has mastery; desired
Krittika ยท starts with โEeโ
Uma
โ GirlGoddess Parvati; light, tranquility
Krittika ยท starts with โUโ
Udayan
โ BoyRising sun; prosperous, awakened
Krittika ยท starts with โUโ
Varun
โ BoyGod of water and cosmic order
Rohini ยท starts with โVaโ
Vasudha
โ GirlEarth; one who gives wealth
Rohini ยท starts with โVaโ
Vikram
โ BoyBrave, valiant, one who strides wide
Rohini ยท starts with โViโ
Vidya
โ GirlKnowledge, learning, wisdom
Rohini ยท starts with โViโ
Vrinda
โ GirlGoddess Tulsi; multitude; Radha
Rohini ยท starts with โVuโ
Vishal
โ BoyGrand, vast, wide; great in stature
Rohini ยท starts with โViโ
Veer
โ BoyBrave, heroic warrior
Mrigashira ยท starts with โVeโ
Veena
โ GirlMusical instrument; melodious
Mrigashira ยท starts with โVeโ
Karan
โ BoyHelper, ear; name of a Mahabharata hero
Mrigashira ยท starts with โKaโ
Kavya
โ GirlPoetry, poetic expression, gifted
Mrigashira ยท starts with โKaโ
Kiran
โฅ UnisexRay of light, beam of sunlight
Mrigashira ยท starts with โKiโ
Kirti
โ GirlFame, glory, renown
Mrigashira ยท starts with โKiโ
Kunal
โ BoyLotus; son of Emperor Ashoka
Ardra ยท starts with โKuโ
Kumari
โ GirlYoung girl, princess, goddess
Ardra ยท starts with โKuโ
Ghanshyam
โ BoyDark blue like clouds; Lord Krishna
Ardra ยท starts with โGhaโ
Ghazal
โ GirlMelodious poem, lyric song
Ardra ยท starts with โGhaโ
Kushal
โ BoySkilled, expert, fortunate
Ardra ยท starts with โKuโ
Kushala
โ GirlHappy, skilful, well-being
Ardra ยท starts with โKuโ
Keshav
โ BoyLord Krishna; long-haired; handsome
Punarvasu ยท starts with โKeโ
Ketaki
โ GirlFragrant flower; screw pine flower
Punarvasu ยท starts with โKeโ
Komal
โ GirlSoft, tender, gentle, delicate
Punarvasu ยท starts with โKoโ
Harsh
โ BoyJoy, happiness, delight
Punarvasu ยท starts with โHaโ
Harini
โ GirlDeer-like; graceful, gentle
Punarvasu ยท starts with โHaโ
Himanshu
โ BoyMoon; one with cool rays
Punarvasu ยท starts with โHiโ
Hemant
โ BoyWinter; gold; pre-winter season
Pushya ยท starts with โHeโ
Hema
โ GirlGolden; Parvati; pleasant
Pushya ยท starts with โHeโ
Hoshi
โ GirlStar, luminous; joyful
Pushya ยท starts with โHoโ
Damodar
โ BoyLord Krishna; one with rope around belly
Pushya ยท starts with โDaโ
Damayanti
โ GirlTaming, subduing; name of a legendary queen
Pushya ยท starts with โDaโ
Daksh
โ BoyCapable, talented, brilliant, skillful
Pushya ยท starts with โDaโ
Divya
โ GirlDivine, heavenly, brilliant
Ashlesha ยท starts with โDiโ
Dilip
โ BoyKing, Lord of the heart; protector
Ashlesha ยท starts with โDiโ
Durgesh
โ BoyLord of the fortress; Shiva
Ashlesha ยท starts with โDuโ
Durga
โ GirlGoddess of power; invincible
Ashlesha ยท starts with โDuโ
Devika
โ GirlLittle goddess; divine
Ashlesha ยท starts with โDeโ
Devansh
โ BoyPart of God; divine fragment
Ashlesha ยท starts with โDeโ
Madhav
โ BoyLord Krishna; sweet as honey
Magha ยท starts with โMaโ
Malini
โ GirlFragrant; one who wears a garland
Magha ยท starts with โMaโ
Mihir
โ BoySun; sunbeam; sunlight
Magha ยท starts with โMiโ
Mitali
โ GirlFriendly, pleasant, amicable
Magha ยท starts with โMiโ
Mukesh
โ BoyLord of the dumb; Lord Vishnu
Magha ยท starts with โMuโ
Mukta
โ GirlLiberated, free; pearl
Magha ยท starts with โMuโ
Mohan
โ BoyCharming, fascinating; Lord Krishna
Purva Phalguni ยท starts with โMoโ
Mohini
โ GirlEnchanting; Lord Vishnu's female avatar
Purva Phalguni ยท starts with โMoโ
Tanvi
โ GirlSlender, delicate; beautiful woman
Purva Phalguni ยท starts with โTaโ
Tarun
โ BoyYoung, youthful; tender
Purva Phalguni ยท starts with โTaโ
Tiyasha
โ GirlThirst for knowledge; ambitious
Purva Phalguni ยท starts with โTiโ
Tushar
โ BoySnow, mist; cool and refreshing
Purva Phalguni ยท starts with โTuโ
Tejas
โ BoyBrilliance, radiance, sharpness
Uttara Phalguni ยท starts with โTeโ
Tejasvi
โ GirlBright, radiant, glowing
Uttara Phalguni ยท starts with โTeโ
Tosha
โ GirlSatisfaction, contentment; joy
Uttara Phalguni ยท starts with โToโ
Parag
โ BoyPollen; fragrant; famous
Uttara Phalguni ยท starts with โPaโ
Parina
โ GirlAngel; one with wings; protected
Uttara Phalguni ยท starts with โPaโ
Priya
โ GirlBeloved, dear, darling
Uttara Phalguni ยท starts with โPiโ
Purvi
โ GirlEastern; rising; earliest
Hasta ยท starts with โPuโ
Pushkar
โ BoyLotus; blue lotus; sacred lake
Hasta ยท starts with โPuโ
Shashi
โฅ UnisexMoon; one who decorates night sky
Hasta ยท starts with โShaโ
Shashank
โ BoyMoon; mark on the moon
Hasta ยท starts with โShaโ
Nalini
โ GirlLotus; charming; lotus pond
Hasta ยท starts with โNaโ
Nayan
โ BoyEye; leader; beautiful eyes
Hasta ยท starts with โNaโ
Pehel
โ GirlInitiative, beginning, first step
Chitra ยท starts with โPeโ
Pooja
โ GirlWorship, prayer, devotion
Chitra ยท starts with โPoโ
Rajan
โ BoyKing, ruler; one who illuminates
Chitra ยท starts with โRaโ
Rajani
โ GirlNight; one who reigns; Parvati
Chitra ยท starts with โRaโ
Rishabh
โ BoyBull; superior; musical note
Chitra ยท starts with โRiโ
Rishika
โ GirlSaintly; divine; pure like a sage
Chitra ยท starts with โRiโ
Rupal
โ GirlMade of silver; beautiful
Swati ยท starts with โRuโ
Rudra
โ BoyLord Shiva; roaring, storming
Swati ยท starts with โRuโ
Rekha
โ GirlLine, streak; direction
Swati ยท starts with โReโ
Rohan
โ BoyAscending, growing; healing plant
Swati ยท starts with โRoโ
Rohit
โ BoyRed; the first ray of sunlight
Swati ยท starts with โRoโ
Roma
โ GirlOne with beautiful hair; Lakshmi
Swati ยท starts with โRoโ
Tilak
โ BoyOrnament; mark on forehead; auspicious
Vishakha ยท starts with โTiโ
Tina
โ GirlRiver; clay; follower; dedicated
Vishakha ยท starts with โTiโ
Tulsi
โ GirlHoly basil; incomparable; sacred
Vishakha ยท starts with โTuโ
Tuhin
โ BoySnow, fog; cool; winter breath
Vishakha ยท starts with โTuโ
Teerth
โ BoySacred water; pilgrimage place
Vishakha ยท starts with โTeโ
Teena
โ GirlClay; silver; one devoted to God
Vishakha ยท starts with โTeโ
Navin
โ BoyNew, modern, fresh
Anuradha ยท starts with โNaโ
Navya
โ GirlYouthful, new, worth praising
Anuradha ยท starts with โNaโ
Nikhil
โ BoyComplete, whole, entire
Anuradha ยท starts with โNiโ
Nikita
โ GirlEarth, abode, victorious
Anuradha ยท starts with โNiโ
Nutan
โฅ UnisexNew, fresh, novel
Anuradha ยท starts with โNuโ
Neha
โ GirlAffection, love, rain
Anuradha ยท starts with โNeโ
Noel
โฅ UnisexJoy; born at auspicious time
Jyeshtha ยท starts with โNoโ
Yash
โ BoyFame, glory, success
Jyeshtha ยท starts with โYaโ
Yashoda
โ GirlOne who gives fame; mother of Krishna
Jyeshtha ยท starts with โYaโ
Yamini
โ GirlNight; nocturnal; celestial
Jyeshtha ยท starts with โYaโ
Yuvan
โ BoyYoung man; Shiva; healthy
Jyeshtha ยท starts with โYuโ
Yuvika
โ GirlYoung woman; youthful
Jyeshtha ยท starts with โYuโ
Yesh
โ BoyName of God; glory; fame
Mula ยท starts with โYeโ
Yeva
โ GirlGift of God; grace; life
Mula ยท starts with โYeโ
Bhaskar
โ BoySun; one who shines and illuminates
Mula ยท starts with โBhaโ
Bhavna
โ GirlFeelings, emotions, good wishes
Mula ยท starts with โBhaโ
Bhoomi
โ GirlEarth, ground; foundation; patient
Mula ยท starts with โBhaโ
Bhavesh
โ BoyLord of the world; controller of existence
Mula ยท starts with โBhaโ
Bhuvan
โ BoyWorld, earth; palace; human
Purva Ashadha ยท starts with โBhuโ
Bhuvana
โ GirlWorld; three worlds; beautiful
Purva Ashadha ยท starts with โBhuโ
Dhanya
โ GirlBlessed, fortunate, thankful
Purva Ashadha ยท starts with โDhaโ
Dhruv
โ BoyPole star; constant, stable, eternal
Purva Ashadha ยท starts with โDhaโ
Phagun
โ BoySpring season; auspicious month
Purva Ashadha ยท starts with โPhaโ
Dharini
โ GirlEarth; one who holds and supports
Purva Ashadha ยท starts with โDhaโ
Bheema
โ BoyMighty, powerful; name of Pandava hero
Uttara Ashadha ยท starts with โBheโ
Jacinta
โ GirlBeautiful, hyacinth; precious stone
Uttara Ashadha ยท starts with โJaโ
Jagannath
โ BoyLord of the universe; Vishnu
Uttara Ashadha ยท starts with โJaโ
Jaya
โฅ UnisexVictory, success, triumph
Uttara Ashadha ยท starts with โJaโ
Jinal
โ GirlLord Vishnu; victor; conqueror
Uttara Ashadha ยท starts with โJiโ
Jitesh
โ BoyLord of winners; conqueror
Uttara Ashadha ยท starts with โJiโ
Juhi
โ GirlJasmine flower; beautiful and fragrant
Shravana ยท starts with โJuโ
Justin
โ BoyJust, righteous, fair
Shravana ยท starts with โJuโ
Jeevansh
โ BoyLife itself; living being; soul
Shravana ยท starts with โJeโ
Jeevika
โ GirlSource of life; living; water
Shravana ยท starts with โJeโ
Joyti
โ GirlLight, flame; divine light
Shravana ยท starts with โJoโ
Ghanendra
โ BoyLord of clouds; Indra
Shravana ยท starts with โGhaโ
Ganesh
โ BoyLord of the masses; elephant-headed god
Dhanishtha ยท starts with โGaโ
Gauri
โ GirlWhite, fair; goddess Parvati
Dhanishtha ยท starts with โGaโ
Girish
โ BoyLord of mountains; Shiva
Dhanishtha ยท starts with โGiโ
Gita
โ GirlSong; divine song (Bhagavad Gita)
Dhanishtha ยท starts with โGiโ
Gunjan
โฅ UnisexHumming of bees; floral buzz
Dhanishtha ยท starts with โGuโ
Gulab
โฅ UnisexRose, pink; beautiful and fragrant
Dhanishtha ยท starts with โGuโ
Gopika
โ GirlCow-herder; devotee of Krishna
Shatabhisha ยท starts with โGoโ
Gopal
โ BoyProtector of cows; Lord Krishna
Shatabhisha ยท starts with โGoโ
Sagar
โ BoyOcean, sea; vast and deep
Shatabhisha ยท starts with โSaโ
Saraswati
โ GirlGoddess of knowledge and arts
Shatabhisha ยท starts with โSaโ
Siddharth
โ BoyOne who has achieved his goals; Buddha
Shatabhisha ยท starts with โSiโ
Supriya
โ GirlBeloved, dear, pleasant
Shatabhisha ยท starts with โSuโ
Seema
โ GirlBoundary, limit; divine border
Purva Bhadrapada ยท starts with โSeโ
Soham
โ BoyI am that; universal self; divine identity
Purva Bhadrapada ยท starts with โSoโ
Sonya
โ GirlWisdom, golden; pure soul
Purva Bhadrapada ยท starts with โSoโ
Dakshina
โ GirlSouth direction; capable; donation
Purva Bhadrapada ยท starts with โDaโ
Dinesh
โ BoyLord of the day; Sun
Purva Bhadrapada ยท starts with โDiโ
Diksha
โ GirlInitiation, dedication, preparation
Purva Bhadrapada ยท starts with โDiโ
Durjeet
โ BoyUnconquerable; victorious over evil
Uttara Bhadrapada ยท starts with โDuโ
Durba
โ GirlSacred grass; pure; auspicious
Uttara Bhadrapada ยท starts with โDuโ
Thakur
โ BoyLord, master, divine being
Uttara Bhadrapada ยท starts with โThaโ
Jharna
โ GirlWaterfall; spring; flowing stream
Uttara Bhadrapada ยท starts with โJhaโ
Daya
โ GirlCompassion, kindness, mercy
Uttara Bhadrapada ยท starts with โDaโ
Dayanand
โ BoyOne who takes joy in compassion
Uttara Bhadrapada ยท starts with โDaโ
Deepak
โ BoyLamp, light, one who illuminates
Revati ยท starts with โDeโ
Deepika
โ GirlSmall lamp; one who brings light
Revati ยท starts with โDeโ
Dolly
โ GirlGift of God; gentle and adorable
Revati ยท starts with โDoโ
Chandu
โ BoyMoon; pleasant and soothing
Revati ยท starts with โChaโ
Chandrika
โ GirlMoonlight; luminous; radiant
Revati ยท starts with โChaโ
Chinmay
โ BoyConsciousness, bliss, supreme awareness
Revati ยท starts with โChiโ
Namkaran โ The Vedic Naming Tradition
In Vedic astrology, the Namkaran ceremony (naming ceremony) is one of the 16 Samskaras (sacred Hindu rites of passage). The name chosen for a baby is believed to influence their life path, personality and destiny. The ideal name starts with the syllable corresponding to the baby's birth Nakshatra and Pada.
How to Find the Right Starting Syllable
- 1
Find Birth Nakshatra
Use our Rashi & Nakshatra Calculator with the exact birth date, time and place.
- 2
Identify the Pada
Each Nakshatra has 4 Padas (quarters). Each Pada spans 3ยฐ20'. Identify which Pada the Moon was in at birth.
- 3
Match the Syllable
Using the syllable guide below, find the auspicious starting syllable for that Nakshatra & Pada.
- 4
Choose a Name
Browse names in this list filtered by your Nakshatra, or search for names starting with your syllable.
Sanskrit Name Meanings
All names in this database are sourced from Sanskrit โ the ancient sacred language of Hindu scriptures. Sanskrit names carry inherent vibrational qualities. A name meaning โlightโ or โwisdomโ is believed to imbue those qualities in the bearer. This is why the meaning of the name is just as important as its starting syllable in the Vedic tradition.
๐ Why Names Matter in Vedic Tradition
According to Vedic scriptures, a person's name is chanted thousands of times during their lifetime โ by others and by themselves. Each time the name is spoken, it creates a vibrational imprint. A name aligned with one's Nakshatra is believed to create harmony between the individual's energy and the cosmic forces active at their birth โ a resonance that supports health, prosperity and emotional wellbeing throughout life.
All 27 Nakshatras โ Auspicious Starting Syllables (Padas)
| # | Nakshatra | Presiding Deity | Pada 1 | Pada 2 | Pada 3 | Pada 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Ashwini Kumaras | Chu | Che | Cho | La |
| 2 | Bharani | Yama | Li | Lu | Le | Lo |
| 3 | Kritika | Agni | A | I | U | E |
| 4 | Rohini | Brahma | O | Va | Vi | Vu |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Chandra | Ve | Vo | Ka | Ki |
| 6 | Ardra | Rudra | Ku | Gha | Ng | Chha |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Aditi | Ke | Ko | Ha | Hi |
| 8 | Pushya | Brihaspati | Hu | He | Ho | Da |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Sarpa | Di | Du | De | Do |
| 10 | Magha | Pitru | Ma | Mi | Mu | Me |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Bhaga | Mo | Ta | Ti | Tu |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Aryaman | Te | To | Pa | Pi |
| 13 | Hasta | Savitri | Pu | Sha | Na | Tha |
| 14 | Chitra | Vishvakarma | Pe | Po | Ra | Ri |
| 15 | Swati | Vayu | Ru | Re | Ro | Ta |
| 16 | Vishakha | Indra-Agni | Ti | Tu | Te | To |
| 17 | Anuradha | Mitra | Na | Ni | Nu | Ne |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Indra | No | Ya | Yi | Yu |
| 19 | Mula | Nirriti | Ye | Yo | Bha | Bhi |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Apas | Bhu | Dha | Pha | Dha |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Vishvedevas | Bhe | Bho | Ja | Ji |
| 22 | Shravan | Vishnu | Khi | Khu | Khe | Kho |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Ashta Vasus | Ga | Gi | Gu | Ge |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Varuna | Go | Sa | Si | Su |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Aja Ekapad | Se | So | Da | Di |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ahir Budhnya | Du | Tha | Jha | Na |
| 27 | Revati | Pushan | De | Do | Cha | Chi |
* The syllables above are transliterations of Sanskrit Beeja syllables associated with each Nakshatra Pada. The exact pronunciation may vary slightly by regional tradition. Consult a Pandit for the most precise syllable for your baby's specific birth chart.