Babies born with the Moon in Mrigashira traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki. 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 Ve (Taurus Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ved | वेद | Boy | Sacred knowledge |
| Vedant | वेदांत | Boy | Culmination of the Vedas |
| Venkatesh | वेंकटेश | Boy | Lord Vishnu |
| Vaibhav | वैभव | Boy | Prosperity, splendour |
| Vedika | वेदिका | Girl | Sacred altar |
| Vaishnavi | वैष्णवी | Girl | Devotee of Vishnu; Goddess Durga |
| Vaidehi | वैदेही | Girl | Goddess Sita |
| Veni | वेणी | Girl | Braid of hair |
Pada 2: names starting with Vo (Taurus Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Pada 3: names starting with Ka (Gemini Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartik | कार्तिक | Boy | Son of Lord Shiva |
| Kabir | कबीर | Boy | Great; the poet-saint |
| Kanha | कान्हा | Boy | Lord Krishna |
| Kamal | कमल | Boy | Lotus |
| Kanishk | कनिष्क | Boy | A great king |
| Kavya | काव्या | Girl | Poetry |
| Kalpana | कल्पना | Girl | Imagination |
| Kashvi | काश्वी | Girl | Shining |
| Kanak | कनक | Girl | Gold |
| Kalyani | कल्याणी | Girl | Auspicious |
Pada 4: names starting with Ki (Gemini Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiran | किरण | Unisex | Ray of light |
| Kishan | किशन | Boy | Lord Krishna |
| Kishore | किशोर | Boy | Youth |
| Kinshuk | किंशुक | Boy | The palash flower |
| Kirti | कीर्ति | Girl | Fame |
| Kinjal | किंजल | Girl | River bank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Mrigashira Nakshatra?
Mrigashira Nakshatra names begin with Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Mrigashira?
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.