Baby names by nakshatra
Shravana nakshatra baby names
A child born with the Moon in Shravana traditionally receives a name beginning with “Ju”, “Je”, “Jo”, “Gha”, depending on the pada. Shravana is presided over by Vishnu and its symbol is the ear or three footprints, linked with listening, learning, connection.
Syllable of each pada
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi | Boy names | Girl names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ju | Capricorn (Makara) | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Je | Capricorn (Makara) | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jo | Capricorn (Makara) | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Gha | Capricorn (Makara) | 1 | 0 |
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Pada 1: names starting with “Ju”
Boy names (2)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Jugal | a pair, couple |
| Jugalkishore | Radha and Krishna |
Girl names (2)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Juhi | the jasmine flower |
| Jui | the jasmine flower |
Pada 2: names starting with “Je”
Very few names in common use begin with “Je”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Shravana or of Capricorn Rashi, which tradition also accepts.
Pada 3: names starting with “Jo”
Boy names (2)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Jogendra | lord of yoga |
| Jogesh | lord of yoga |
Girl names (0)
No commonly used names start with this sound.
Pada 4: names starting with “Gha”
Boy names (1)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ghanshyam | dark as a rain cloud; Krishna |
Girl names (0)
No commonly used names start with this sound.
More names
Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Capricorn (Makara) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Uttara Ashadha · Dhanishta · all nakshatras. Read more about Shravana nakshatra.