Baby names by nakshatra
Pushya nakshatra baby names
A child born with the Moon in Pushya traditionally receives a name beginning with “Hu”, “He”, “Ho”, “Da”, depending on the pada. Pushya is presided over by Brihaspati and its symbol is the cow's udder or flower, linked with nourishment, wisdom, auspiciousness.
Syllable of each pada
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi | Boy names | Girl names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hu | Cancer (Karka) | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | He | Cancer (Karka) | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | Ho | Cancer (Karka) | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Da | Cancer (Karka) | 10 | 10 |
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Pada 1: names starting with “Hu”
Very few names in common use begin with “Hu”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Pushya or of Cancer Rashi, which tradition also accepts.
Pada 2: names starting with “He”
Boy names (6)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hemang | with a golden body |
| Hemant | early winter |
| Hemchandra | golden moon |
| Hemendra | lord of gold |
| Hemraj | king of gold |
| Heramb | a name of Ganesha |
Girl names (6)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hema | gold, golden |
| Hemali | golden, precious |
| Hemangi | with golden limbs |
| Hemavati | a name of Parvati |
| Hemlata | golden creeper |
| Hetal | friendly, warm |
Pada 3: names starting with “Ho”
Very few names in common use begin with “Ho”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Pushya or of Cancer Rashi, which tradition also accepts.
Pada 4: names starting with “Da”
Boy names (10)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Daksh | capable, able |
| Damodar | a name of Krishna |
| Danvir | generous giver |
| Darpan | a mirror |
| Darsh | sight, vision |
| Darshan | sacred viewing |
| Dashrath | father of Rama |
| Dattatreya | a divine sage |
| Dayal | kind, compassionate |
| Dayanand | kind and joyful |
Girl names (10)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Daksha | earth; capable |
| Dakshayani | Sati, daughter of Daksha |
| Dakshita | skilled, expert |
| Damayanti | wife of Nala |
| Damini | a flash of lightning |
| Darshana | vision, sight |
| Darshini | one who sees |
| Darshita | one who is shown, displayed |
| Daya | kindness, compassion |
| Dayita | beloved, dearly loved |
More names
Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Cancer (Karka) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Punarvasu · Ashlesha · all nakshatras. Read more about Pushya nakshatra.