Baby names by Rashi
Simha Rashi (Leo) baby names
When the Moon is in Leo at birth, the child’s Rashi is Simha. Its nine padas are Magha 1–4, Purva Phalguni 1–4, Uttara Phalguni 1, so the traditional starting syllables are “Ma”, “Mi”, “Mu”, “Me”, “Mo”, “Ta”, “Ti”, “Tu”, “Te”.
Ma · Magha 1Mi · Magha 2Mu · Magha 3Me · Magha 4Mo · Purva Phalguni 1Ta · Purva Phalguni 2Ti · Purva Phalguni 3Tu · Purva Phalguni 4Te · Uttara Phalguni 1
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Names listed16084 boys · 76 girls
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Boy names (84)
| Name | Meaning | Starts with |
|---|---|---|
| Madan | Kama, god of love | Ma |
| Madhav | a name of Krishna | Ma |
| Madhur | sweet, pleasant | Ma |
| Madhusudan | Krishna, slayer of Madhu | Ma |
| Mahadev | a name of Shiva | Ma |
| Mahavir | great hero | Ma |
| Mahendra | a name of Indra | Ma |
| Mahesh | a name of Shiva | Ma |
| Mahipal | king, ruler | Ma |
| Mahipati | lord of the earth | Ma |
| Malhar | a monsoon raga | Ma |
| Manan | deep reflection, contemplation | Ma |
| Manav | human, humane | Ma |
| Mandar | a celestial tree | Ma |
| Mangesh | a name of Shiva | Ma |
| Manikant | one with a jewel at the throat | Ma |
| Manish | lord of the mind | Ma |
| Manmohan | one who charms the mind | Ma |
| Manohar | charming, attractive | Ma |
| Manoj | born of the mind | Ma |
| Manthan | churning, deep thought | Ma |
| Markandey | a devoted sage | Ma |
| Maruti | a name of Hanuman | Ma |
| Mayank | the Moon | Ma |
| Mayur | the peacock | Ma |
| Meet | a friend | Mi |
| Mihir | the Sun | Mi |
| Milan (unisex) | union, meeting | Mi |
| Milind | the bee | Mi |
| Mitesh | lord of friends | Mi |
| Mithun | a pair, couple | Mi |
| Mitra | friend; the Sun | Mi |
| Mitul | measured friend | Mi |
| Mudit | pleased, happy | Mu |
| Mukesh | lord of liberation | Mu |
| Muktesh | lord of liberation | Mu |
| Mukul | a flower bud | Mu |
| Mukund | a name of Krishna | Mu |
| Munish | chief of sages | Mu |
| Murali | the flute | Mu |
| Muralidhar | one who holds the flute | Mu |
| Murari | Krishna, enemy of Mura | Mu |
| Megh | a rain cloud | Me |
| Meghansh | part of a cloud | Me |
| Meghnad | thunder, a roar | Me |
| Meghraj | king of clouds | Me |
| Mehul | rain, the monsoon | Me |
| Mohak | attractive, charming | Mo |
| Mohan | charming; Krishna | Mo |
| Mohit | enchanted, charmed | Mo |
| Mohnish | a name of Krishna | Mo |
| Moksh | spiritual liberation | Mo |
| Moksha (unisex) | spiritual liberation | Mo |
| Monish | lord of the mind | Mo |
| Motilal | a pearl | Mo |
| Tanay | son, beloved child | Ta |
| Tanish | ambition, aspiration | Ta |
| Tanmay | absorbed, engrossed | Ta |
| Tanuj | son, beloved child | Ta |
| Tapan | the Sun | Ta |
| Tapas | penance, austerity | Ta |
| Tarak | protector, guardian | Ta |
| Tarakesh | lord of stars | Ta |
| Taran | raft; heaven | Ta |
| Tarang | a wave | Ta |
| Tarun | young, youthful | Ta |
| Tilak | sacred mark | Ti |
| Tirth | holy place | Ti |
| Tribhuvan | three worlds | Ti |
| Trilok | three worlds | Ti |
| Trinath | lord of the three worlds | Ti |
| Trivikram | Vishnu, of three steps | Ti |
| Tuhin | snow, frost | Tu |
| Tukaram | a poet-saint of Maharashtra | Tu |
| Tulsidas | devotee and poet | Tu |
| Tushar | frost, cool dew | Tu |
| Tushit | content, satisfied | Tu |
| Tej | brilliance, lustre | Te |
| Tejas | radiance, splendour | Te |
| Tejasvi (unisex) | brilliant, shining | Te |
| Tejendra | lord of radiance | Te |
| Tejesh | lord of light | Te |
| Tejomay | full of light | Te |
| Tejpal | protector of glory | Te |
Girl names (76)
| Name | Meaning | Starts with |
|---|---|---|
| Madhavi | a spring creeper | Ma |
| Madhu | honey, sweetness | Ma |
| Madhulika | sweet as honey | Ma |
| Madhuri | sweetness, charm | Ma |
| Mahalakshmi | great Lakshmi | Ma |
| Mahi | the earth | Ma |
| Mahima | greatness, glory | Ma |
| Malati | the jasmine flower | Ma |
| Malini | garland maker | Ma |
| Mallika | queen; jasmine | Ma |
| Malvika | a princess in Kalidasa’s play | Ma |
| Mamta | affection, love | Ma |
| Manasa | of the mind; a serpent goddess | Ma |
| Manasvi | wise, thoughtful | Ma |
| Mandakini | a river | Ma |
| Mandira | a temple, sacred dwelling | Ma |
| Mangala | auspicious, blessed | Ma |
| Manika | jewel, gem | Ma |
| Manisha | wisdom, insight | Ma |
| Manjari | a blossom, bud | Ma |
| Manju | lovely, charming | Ma |
| Manorama | charming, pleasing to the mind | Ma |
| Mansi | of the mind | Ma |
| Maya | illusion; divine power | Ma |
| Mayuri | the peahen | Ma |
| Meena | a fish | Mi |
| Meenakshi | fish-eyed goddess | Mi |
| Meera | devotee of Krishna | Mi |
| Mihika | mist, dew | Mi |
| Milan (unisex) | union, meeting | Mi |
| Minal | precious stone | Mi |
| Mitali | friendship, goodwill | Mi |
| Mithila | kingdom of Sita | Mi |
| Mudita | joyful, cheerful | Mu |
| Mudra | sacred hand gesture | Mu |
| Mugdha | charmed, innocent | Mu |
| Mukta | pearl; freed | Mu |
| Mukti | spiritual liberation | Mu |
| Medha | intellect, intelligence | Me |
| Megha | a rain cloud | Me |
| Meghna | a river | Me |
| Mekhala | a jewelled girdle | Me |
| Menaka | a celestial dancer | Me |
| Mohana | attractive, charming | Mo |
| Mohini | enchanting, captivating | Mo |
| Mohita | charmed, delighted | Mo |
| Moksha (unisex) | spiritual liberation | Mo |
| Morni | the peahen | Mo |
| Tamasa | a river of the Ramayana | Ta |
| Tanuja | beloved daughter | Ta |
| Tanushree | beautiful and graceful | Ta |
| Tanvi | delicate, slender | Ta |
| Tanya | beloved daughter | Ta |
| Tapasya | devotion, dedication | Ta |
| Tapti | a river | Ta |
| Tara | a star | Ta |
| Tarangini | river, full of waves | Ta |
| Tarini | saviour; Durga | Ta |
| Taruna | young woman | Ta |
| Tilottama | a celestial dancer | Ti |
| Tisha | joy, delight | Ti |
| Tithi | lunar day | Ti |
| Titiksha | patience, endurance | Ti |
| Tripti | contentment, satisfaction | Ti |
| Trisha | thirst, longing | Ti |
| Triveni | meeting of three rivers | Ti |
| Tuhina | dew drops | Tu |
| Tulika | an artist’s paintbrush | Tu |
| Tulsi | holy basil | Tu |
| Tunga | a sacred southern river | Tu |
| Tushti | satisfaction, contentment | Tu |
| Tejal | lustrous, gleaming | Te |
| Tejashri | graceful brilliance | Te |
| Tejasvi (unisex) | brilliant, shining | Te |
| Tejaswini | radiant and glowing | Te |
| Tejomayi | full of radiance | Te |
Nakshatra or Rashi?
The strictest custom uses the single syllable of the Moon’s pada; a wider and very common custom accepts any of the Rashi’s nine syllables. If you know the exact birth time, the calculator shows both. Other signs: Mesha · Vrishabha · Mithuna · Karka · Kanya · Tula · Vrishchika · Dhanu · Makara · Kumbha · Meena.