Baby names by nakshatra

Magha nakshatra baby names

A child born with the Moon in Magha traditionally receives a name beginning with “Ma”, “Mi”, “Mu”, “Me”, depending on the pada. Magha is presided over by Pitris (ancestors) and its symbol is the royal throne, linked with lineage, authority, tradition.

SyllablesMa · Mi · Mu · Me
RashiLeo
Names listed9047 boys · 43 girls

Syllable of each pada

PadaSyllableRashiBoy namesGirl names
1MaLeo (Simha)2525
2MiLeo (Simha)88
3MuLeo (Simha)95
4MeLeo (Simha)55

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Pada 1: names starting with “Ma”

Boy names (25)

NameMeaning
MadanKama, god of love
Madhava name of Krishna
Madhursweet, pleasant
MadhusudanKrishna, slayer of Madhu
Mahadeva name of Shiva
Mahavirgreat hero
Mahendraa name of Indra
Mahesha name of Shiva
Mahipalking, ruler
Mahipatilord of the earth
Malhara monsoon raga
Manandeep reflection, contemplation
Manavhuman, humane
Mandara celestial tree
Mangesha name of Shiva
Manikantone with a jewel at the throat
Manishlord of the mind
Manmohanone who charms the mind
Manoharcharming, attractive
Manojborn of the mind
Manthanchurning, deep thought
Markandeya devoted sage
Marutia name of Hanuman
Mayankthe Moon
Mayurthe peacock

Girl names (25)

NameMeaning
Madhavia spring creeper
Madhuhoney, sweetness
Madhulikasweet as honey
Madhurisweetness, charm
Mahalakshmigreat Lakshmi
Mahithe earth
Mahimagreatness, glory
Malatithe jasmine flower
Malinigarland maker
Mallikaqueen; jasmine
Malvikaa princess in Kalidasa’s play
Mamtaaffection, love
Manasaof the mind; a serpent goddess
Manasviwise, thoughtful
Mandakinia river
Mandiraa temple, sacred dwelling
Mangalaauspicious, blessed
Manikajewel, gem
Manishawisdom, insight
Manjaria blossom, bud
Manjulovely, charming
Manoramacharming, pleasing to the mind
Mansiof the mind
Mayaillusion; divine power
Mayurithe peahen

Pada 2: names starting with “Mi”

Boy names (8)

NameMeaning
Meeta friend
Mihirthe Sun
Milan (unisex)union, meeting
Milindthe bee
Miteshlord of friends
Mithuna pair, couple
Mitrafriend; the Sun
Mitulmeasured friend

Girl names (8)

NameMeaning
Meenaa fish
Meenakshifish-eyed goddess
Meeradevotee of Krishna
Mihikamist, dew
Milan (unisex)union, meeting
Minalprecious stone
Mitalifriendship, goodwill
Mithilakingdom of Sita

Pada 3: names starting with “Mu”

Boy names (9)

NameMeaning
Muditpleased, happy
Mukeshlord of liberation
Mukteshlord of liberation
Mukula flower bud
Mukunda name of Krishna
Munishchief of sages
Muralithe flute
Muralidharone who holds the flute
MurariKrishna, enemy of Mura

Girl names (5)

NameMeaning
Muditajoyful, cheerful
Mudrasacred hand gesture
Mugdhacharmed, innocent
Muktapearl; freed
Muktispiritual liberation

Pada 4: names starting with “Me”

Boy names (5)

NameMeaning
Megha rain cloud
Meghanshpart of a cloud
Meghnadthunder, a roar
Meghrajking of clouds
Mehulrain, the monsoon

Girl names (5)

NameMeaning
Medhaintellect, intelligence
Meghaa rain cloud
Meghnaa river
Mekhalaa jewelled girdle
Menakaa celestial dancer

More names

Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Leo (Simha) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Ashlesha · Purva Phalguni · all nakshatras. Read more about Magha nakshatra.