A child born with the Moon in Dhanishta traditionally receives a name beginning with “Ga”, “Gi”, “Gu”, “Ge”, depending on the pada. Dhanishta is presided over by The eight Vasus and its symbol is the drum, linked with rhythm, prosperity, music.
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Pada 1: names starting with “Ga”
Boy names (10)
Name
Meaning
Gagan
the sky
Gajanan
a name of Ganesha
Gajendra
king of elephants
Gandharv
celestial singer
Ganesh
lord of the ganas
Gangadhar
a name of Shiva
Gangesh
lord of Ganga
Ganpati
a name of Ganesha
Garud
eagle mount of Vishnu
Garv
pride, dignity
Girl names (8)
Name
Meaning
Gandhali
fragrant, sweet-smelling
Ganga
holy river
Gangotri
source of the Ganga
Gargi
learned woman
Garima
dignity, honour
Garvita
proud, dignified
Gatha
story in verse
Gayatri
Vedic hymn
Pada 2: names starting with “Gi”
Boy names (5)
Name
Meaning
Geet
a song
Girdhari
a name of Krishna
Giri
a mountain
Giridhar
a name of Krishna
Girish
lord of mountains
Girl names (5)
Name
Meaning
Geeta
holy book
Geetika
little song
Gira
speech, the spoken word
Girija
a name of Parvati
Gitanjali
offering of songs
Pada 3: names starting with “Gu”
Boy names (7)
Name
Meaning
Gunakar
full of virtues
Gunjan(unisex)
humming of bees
Gunvant
virtuous, good
Guru
teacher, spiritual guide
Gurucharan
feet of the guru
Gurudatta
gift of the guru
Gurudev
divine guru
Girl names (2)
Name
Meaning
Gunavati
virtuous, good
Gunjan(unisex)
humming of bees
Pada 4: names starting with “Ge”
Very few names in common use begin with “Ge”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Dhanishta or of Aquarius Rashi, which tradition also accepts.