Babies born with the Moon in Magha traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me. 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 Ma (Leo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manav | मानव | Boy | Human |
| Madhav | माधव | Boy | Lord Krishna |
| Mayank | मयंक | Boy | The Moon |
| Mahesh | महेश | Boy | Lord Shiva |
| Manan | मनन | Boy | Contemplation |
| Manish | मनीष | Boy | Lord of the mind |
| Mahi | माही | Girl | Earth |
| Manya | मान्या | Girl | Honoured |
| Madhuri | माधुरी | Girl | Sweetness |
| Mansi | मानसी | Girl | Of the mind |
| Mahima | महिमा | Girl | Glory |
| Malini | मालिनी | Girl | Fragrant |
Pada 2: names starting with Mi (Leo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mihir | मिहिर | Boy | The Sun |
| Milan | मिलन | Boy | Union |
| Mitesh | मितेश | Boy | One with few desires |
| Meera | मीरा | Girl | The devotee of Krishna |
| Mitali | मिताली | Girl | Friendship |
| Mihika | मिहिका | Girl | Dew |
| Meenakshi | मीनाक्षी | Girl | Fish-eyed goddess |
Pada 3: names starting with Mu (Leo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukund | मुकुंद | Boy | Lord Vishnu |
| Murali | मुरली | Boy | Flute; Lord Krishna |
| Mukul | मुकुल | Boy | Bud |
| Mudit | मुदित | Boy | Happy |
| Mudita | मुदिता | Girl | Joyful |
| Mukta | मुक्ता | Girl | Pearl |
| Mugdha | मुग्धा | Girl | Charmed, innocent |
Pada 4: names starting with Me (Leo Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megh | मेघ | Boy | Cloud |
| Mehul | मेहुल | Boy | Rain |
| Megha | मेघा | Girl | Cloud |
| Meghna | मेघना | Girl | A river |
| Medha | मेधा | Girl | Intellect |
| Maithili | मैथिली | Girl | Goddess Sita |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Magha Nakshatra?
Magha Nakshatra names begin with Ma, Mi, Mu, Me: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Magha?
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.