Babies born with the Moon in Pushya traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Hu, He, Ho, Da. 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 Hu (Cancer Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Pada 2: names starting with He (Cancer Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemant | हेमंत | Boy | Early winter |
| Hemang | हेमांग | Boy | Golden-bodied |
| Heramb | हेरंब | Boy | Lord Ganesha |
| Hema | हेमा | Girl | Golden |
| Hemangi | हेमांगी | Girl | Golden-bodied |
| Hetal | हेतल | Girl | Friendly |
Pada 3: names starting with Ho (Cancer Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Pada 4: names starting with Da (Cancer Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daksh | दक्ष | Boy | Skilled, capable |
| Darsh | दर्श | Boy | Sight, vision |
| Darshan | दर्शन | Boy | Divine sight |
| Damodar | दामोदर | Boy | Lord Krishna |
| Daksha | दक्षा | Girl | Capable; the earth |
| Damini | दामिनी | Girl | Lightning |
| Darshana | दर्शना | Girl | Vision |
| Dayita | दयिता | Girl | Beloved |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Pushya Nakshatra?
Pushya Nakshatra names begin with Hu, He, Ho, Da: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Pushya?
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.