Baby names by nakshatra

Anuradha nakshatra baby names

A child born with the Moon in Anuradha traditionally receives a name beginning with “Na”, “Ni”, “Nu”, “Ne”, depending on the pada. Anuradha is presided over by Mitra and its symbol is the lotus, linked with friendship, devotion, cooperation.

SyllablesNa · Ni · Nu · Ne
RashiScorpio
Names listed6935 boys · 34 girls

Syllable of each pada

PadaSyllableRashiBoy namesGirl names
1NaScorpio (Vrishchika)1612
2NiScorpio (Vrishchika)1617
3NuScorpio (Vrishchika)12
4NeScorpio (Vrishchika)23

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Pada 1: names starting with “Na”

Boy names (16)

NameMeaning
Nachiketseeker of truth
Nagendraking of serpents
Nakula Pandava
Nalinthe lotus flower
Namanrespectful salutation
Nandanson, delight
Nandkishorea name of Krishna
NandlalKrishna, son of Nanda
Narasimhaman-lion avatar
Narayana name of Vishnu
Narendraking, ruler
Nareshking, ruler
Narottambest among men
Naveennew, fresh
Navneetfresh butter
Nayanthe eye

Girl names (12)

NameMeaning
Nalinithe lotus flower
Namitahumble and gentle
Namratahumility, modesty
Nandajoy, delight
Nandinidaughter; joy
Nanditahappy, glad
NarayaniLakshmi; Durga
Narmadaa holy river
Navamininth day of the lunar fortnight
Navyayoung, new
Nayanalovely eyes
Nayantarastar of the eye

Pada 2: names starting with “Ni”

Boy names (16)

NameMeaning
Neelblue, like the sky
Nihalcontent, satisfied
Nikhilcomplete, whole
Nikunja grove of trees
Nilesha name of Krishna
Nimesha moment
Nimitfixed, steady
Nirajthe lotus flower
Niranjanspotless, without blemish
Niravquiet, peaceful
Nirmalpure and clear
Nishantdawn, daybreak
Nishiththe middle of the night
Niteshlord of ethics
Nitinmaster of right conduct
Nityanandeternal joy

Girl names (17)

NameMeaning
Neelamthe blue sapphire
Nidhitreasure, wealth
Niharikaa nebula, misty star cloud
Nikitathe earth
Nilambariclothed in blue
Nilimablueness of the sky
Nimishaa fleeting moment
Niraliunique, different
Niranjanaspotless, without blemish
Nirjalotus, born of water
Nirmalapure and clear
Nirupamawithout equal
Nishathe night
Nishthafaith, trust
Nityaeternal, everlasting
Niveditadedicated, devoted
Niyatidestiny, fate

Pada 3: names starting with “Nu”

Boy names (1)

NameMeaning
Nutan (unisex)new, fresh

Girl names (2)

NameMeaning
Nupuran anklet
Nutan (unisex)new, fresh

Pada 4: names starting with “Ne”

Boy names (2)

NameMeaning
Nehal (unisex)nourished by rain
Nemichandmoon of the rim

Girl names (3)

NameMeaning
Nehalove, affection
Nehal (unisex)nourished by rain
Netrathe eye

More names

Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Scorpio (Vrishchika) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Vishakha · Jyeshtha · all nakshatras. Read more about Anuradha nakshatra.