Babies born with the Moon in Hasta traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. Not sure of the pada? Enter the birth date and time in our free Baby Name Finder and it works out the exact nakshatra and pada for you.
Pada 1: names starting with Pu (Virgo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pushkar | पुष्कर | Boy | Lotus; a holy lake |
| Punit | पुनीत | Boy | Pure |
| Purushottam | पुरुषोत्तम | Boy | The supreme being |
| Pulkit | पुलकित | Boy | Thrilled |
| Pooja | पूजा | Girl | Worship |
| Poonam | पूनम | Girl | Full moon |
| Purvi | पूर्वी | Girl | Eastern |
| Pushpa | पुष्पा | Girl | Flower |
Pada 2: names starting with Sha (Virgo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shashank | शशांक | Boy | The Moon |
| Shantanu | शांतनु | Boy | A king of Hastinapur |
| Shankar | शंकर | Boy | Lord Shiva |
| Sharad | शरद | Boy | Autumn |
| Shaurya | शौर्य | Boy | Valour |
| Sharvani | शर्वाणी | Girl | Goddess Parvati |
| Shanti | शांति | Girl | Peace |
| Shalini | शालिनी | Girl | Modest |
Pada 3: names starting with Na (Virgo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naman | नमन | Boy | Salutation |
| Nakul | नकुल | Boy | One of the Pandavas |
| Nachiket | नचिकेत | Boy | The seeker of the Katha Upanishad |
| Narayan | नारायण | Boy | Lord Vishnu |
| Navya | नव्या | Girl | New, young |
| Namrata | नम्रता | Girl | Humility |
| Nandini | नंदिनी | Girl | Daughter; the divine cow |
Pada 4: names starting with Tha (Virgo Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Learn more about Hasta Nakshatra →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Hasta Nakshatra?
Hasta Nakshatra names begin with Pu, Sha, Na, Tha: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Hasta?
The pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the free Astronik Baby Name Finder with the birth date and time, or ask the family priest who prepares the Kundli.