Baby Name by Nakshatra & Pada
Find an auspicious Hindu baby name aligned with your child's janma nakshatra and pada. All 27 nakshatras × 4 padas with starting syllables and curated boy/girl name suggestions.
How to Use
Pick the baby's janma nakshatra (birth star) from the dropdown, then choose the pada (1-4). The tool shows the recommended starting syllable and a list of Hindu/Sanskrit boy and girl names. Use the search box to look up any specific name.
Use Cases
- Newborn naming: Choose a name that aligns with your baby's nakshatra and pada from a curated list.
- Naam-karan ceremony: Prepare for the traditional naming ritual on the 11th, 12th or 16th day after birth.
- Search a name: Look up any name to see which nakshatra/pada it belongs to.
- Sanskrit name reference: Browse meanings and starting syllables across all 108 padas.
Accuracy Disclaimer
Names listed are common Hindu/Sanskrit names with the correct starting syllable. For exact Sanskrit meaning or rare names, consult a pandit or Sanskrit dictionary.