Baby names by nakshatra

Krittika nakshatra baby names

A child born with the Moon in Krittika traditionally receives a name beginning with “A”, “I”, “U”, “E”, depending on the pada. Krittika is presided over by Agni and its symbol is the razor or flame, linked with purification, sharp intellect, courage.

SyllablesA · I · U · E
Names listed17799 boys · 78 girls

Syllable of each pada

PadaSyllableRashiBoy namesGirl names
1AAries (Mesha)6845
2ITaurus (Vrishabha)1014
3UTaurus (Vrishabha)1514
4ETaurus (Vrishabha)65

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Pada 1: names starting with “A”

Boy names (68)

NameMeaning
Aaravpeaceful, calm
Abhayfearless, bold
Abhijitvictorious, a star
Abhimanyubrave son of Arjuna
Abhinavnew and fresh
Abhisheksacred bathing of a deity
Achalsteady, immovable
Achyutimperishable; Vishnu
Adarshideal, model
Adhirajsupreme ruler
Adinaththe first lord
Adityathe Sun
Advaitnon-dual, unique
Agastyaa revered sage
Ajaycannot be conquered
Ajitinvincible, unbeatable
Akashthe sky
Akhilwhole, complete
Akhileshlord of the universe
Akshatunbroken rice; intact
Akshayimperishable, lasting
Aloklight, radiance
Amanpeace, calm
Amarimmortal, undying
Ambarthe sky
Amitboundless, limitless
Amitabhof boundless splendour
Amoghnever failing
Amolpriceless, precious
Amritnectar of immortality
Anandjoy, bliss
Anantendless, infinite
Angadornament worn on the arm
Aniketone without a fixed home; Shiva
Anilthe wind
Animeshunblinking, watchful
Anirudhunstoppable, unobstructed
Ankitmarked, distinguished
Ankursprout, new shoot
Anmolprecious, valuable
Anshulradiant and glowing
Anshumanthe Sun
Anujyounger brother
Anupamincomparable, unique
Anuragaffection, love
Anvaylineage, connection
Apurva (unisex)unique, unprecedented
Arihantone who conquers inner enemies
Arindamsubduer of foes
Arjunbright; the Pandava archer
Arnavthe ocean
Arpanan offering to God
Arpitoffered, dedicated
Arundawn, daybreak
Arvindthe lotus flower
Arya (unisex)noble, honourable
Aryannoble one
Ashisha blessing
Ashokwithout sorrow
Ashutosheasily pleased; Shiva
Ashwaththe sacred peepal tree
Ashwina month; horse-tamer
Atharvknower of the Atharva Veda
Atmaramcontent in the self
Atulmatchless, peerless
AvadheshRama, lord of Ayodhya
Avinashcannot be destroyed
Ayushlong life

Girl names (45)

NameMeaning
Aadyathe first; Durga
Aartilamp offering in worship
Abhalustre, glow
Abhilashawish, desire
Abolia bright Konkan flower
Aditiboundless; mother of the gods
Adrikacelestial being; small mountain
Ahalyaa revered woman of the Ramayana
Akankshawish, aspiration
Aksharaimperishable; a letter
Alakanandaa Himalayan river
Alkalovely curl
Amalapure, spotless
Ambamother goddess
Ambalikaa princess of the Mahabharata
Ambikamother goddess
Amritadivine nectar
Anaghasinless, pure
Anandijoyful, cheerful
Ananditafull of happiness
Ananyaunique, one of a kind
Anikagraceful; Durga
Anitagrace, favour
Anjalioffering with joined hands
Anjanamother of Hanuman
Ankitamarked, signed
Anupamawithout equal
Anuradhaa bright star
Anushaa beautiful morning
Anushkagrace, favour
Aparnaa name of Parvati
Apekshahope, expectation
Apurva (unisex)unique, unprecedented
Aradhyaworthy of worship
Archanaworship, reverence
Arpitadedicated, devoted
Arunadawn glow
Arundhatifaithful star
Arya (unisex)noble, honourable
Ashahope, aspiration
Ashimawithout limits
Ashwinia nakshatra; swift
Atmajadaughter, born of the self
Avanithe earth
Avantikathe ancient city of Ujjain

Pada 2: names starting with “I”

Boy names (10)

NameMeaning
Ikshvakufounder of the Solar dynasty
Ileshlord of the earth
Indivarblue lotus
Indraking of the gods
Indrajitconqueror of Indra
Indraneelthe blue sapphire
Indreshlord of the gods
Iravanson of Arjuna
Ishaanthe north-east; Shiva
Ishwarthe supreme lord

Girl names (14)

NameMeaning
Ilathe earth
Indiraa name of Lakshmi
Indraniqueen of Indra
Induthe Moon
Indulekhacrescent of the Moon
Indumatithe full Moon
Ipsitadesired, wished for
Iraspeech; Saraswati
Iravatia sacred river
Ishathe divine ruler
Ishania name of Parvati
Ishikaan artist’s paintbrush
Ishitamastery, greatness
Ishwarigoddess, divine ruler

Pada 3: names starting with “U”

Boy names (15)

NameMeaning
Udayrising, the rising sun
Udayanrising up
Uddhavfriend of Krishna
Uditrisen, shining
Ujjwalbright, splendid
Ulhasjoy, delight
Umangenthusiasm, zest
Umeshlord of Uma; Shiva
Unmeshopening, revelation
Upamanyua devoted sage
Upendraa name of Vishnu
Urjitpowerful, mighty
Utkarshexcellence, progress
Utpalblue lotus
Uttamthe best

Girl names (14)

NameMeaning
Uditarisen, ascended
Ujalabrightness, light
Ujjwalabright and shining
Umaa name of Parvati
Unnatiprogress, advancement
Upasanaworship, reverence
Urjaenergy, vigour
Urmilawife of Lakshmana
Urvashia celestial dancer
Urvithe earth
UrvijaSita, daughter of the earth
Ushadawn, daybreak
Ushmawarmth, gentle heat
Uttarahigher; a princess

Pada 4: names starting with “E”

Boy names (6)

NameMeaning
EkadantGanesha, of the single tusk
Ekagrafocused, single-minded
EkambarShiva, clothed in the sky
Ekanshone whole
Eklavyadevoted student in the Mahabharata
Eknaththe one lord

Girl names (5)

NameMeaning
Ekanshia single part
Ektaunity, oneness
Eshawish, desire
Eshanasearch, longing
Eshitaone who desires

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Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Aries (Mesha) Rashi names and Taurus (Vrishabha) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Bharani · Rohini · all nakshatras. Read more about Krittika nakshatra.