Namkaran · नामकरण

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Choose the Nakshatra and Pada your priest or astrologer gave you. We will show the traditional starting sound and matching Indian names you can open, compare and shortlist.

Do not know the Nakshatra or Pada? Ask the priest who prepared the baby's Kundali using the exact birth date, time and place. This page helps with name selection; it does not calculate a birth chart.

Your traditional starting sound

Krittika, Pada 2

I

Matching Indian baby names

Names beginning with I. Open a name to see its meaning and origin.

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Ishaan Boy · Sanskrit The sun, lord of wealth Indira Boy · Sanskrit Goddess Lakshmi, beauty, splendour Ishita Girl · Sanskrit Mastery, one who desires Ishita Girl · Sanskrit Mastery, one who desires Ikramuddin Boy · Sanskrit Honour of the faith; Arabic 'ikrām' (إكرام, honour/generosity) + 'al-dīn' (of the faith). One who embodies the honour of Islamic values. Ikramudeen Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Ikramuddin; honour of the faith. Arabic 'ikrām' + 'al-dīn'. A classical compound Islamic name. Imamuddin Boy · Sanskrit Imam of the faith; Arabic 'imām' (leader of prayer) + 'al-dīn' (of the faith). The foremost leader and guide in matters of religion. Imamudeen Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Imamuddin; leader of the faith. One who guides others in the practice and understanding of religion. Indu Girl · Sanskrit Moon, drop of Soma, bright Ishwar Boy · Sanskrit God, supreme being, Lord Shiva Islamuddin Boy · Sanskrit Submission of the faith; Arabic 'islām' (submission to God) + 'al-dīn' (of the religion). A name of complete devotion. Islamudin Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Islamuddin; submission of the religion. A name expressing total surrender to God within the Islamic faith. Ibarhim Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Ibrahim; from Arabic 'Ibrāhīm' (إبراهيم), the Prophet Abraham. Means 'father of multitudes' or 'exalted father'. Ibraham Boy · Sanskrit Father of multitudes; Arabic form of the prophet Abraham — the father of all the faithful Ibraheem Boy · Sanskrit Father of nations; Arabic — the great patriarch Abraham who submitted to God's will Ibrahim Boy · Sanskrit Father of nations; Arabic form of the patriarch Abraham Ifteshyam Boy · Sanskrit Pride of the evening; from Arabic 'iftishām' meaning honour and dignified bearing Ikara Boy · Sanskrit Single-minded/one letter; possibly from Sanskrit 'eka' (one) + '-ra'. Or Arabic 'iqrā' (read/recite), the first word revealed to the Prophet. Ilema Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Imaman Boy · Sanskrit Leader/imam; from Arabic 'imāmān' (two imams) or a variant of Imam. A name of spiritual leadership and guidance. Imrana Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Indara Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Inderjeet Boy · Punjabi Indra's victory; Punjabi 'inder' (Indra) + 'jīt' (victory) Inderjit Boy · Punjabi Conqueror of Indra; Punjabi 'inder' + 'jit' (conquered) Indernath Boy · Punjabi Lord Indra; Punjabi 'Inder' (Indra) + 'nātha' (lord/protector). One who is protected by Indra, the king of the heavens. Inderpaal Boy · Punjabi Protector of Indra's devotees; Punjabi 'Inder' (Indra) + 'pāla' (guardian). One who guards those devoted to Lord Indra. Inderpal Boy · Punjabi Nurtured by Indra; Punjabi 'inder' (king of gods) + 'pāla' (carer) Indervesh Boy · Punjabi Dressed as Indra; Punjabi 'Inder' (Indra) + 'veśa' (costume/form). One who embodies the regal form of Lord Indra. Indrvati Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Iqarar Boy · Sanskrit Solemn declaration; from Arabic 'iqrār' (إقرار), meaning confession of faith or solemn acknowledgement. A name of sincere commitment. Iqubal Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Iqbal; from Arabic 'iqbāl' (إقبال), meaning prosperity and facing forward. A name of good fortune and advancement. Isharar Boy · Sanskrit Sign, signal; from Arabic 'ishāra' meaning a signal, a sign or a gesture of direction Ishatkar Boy · Sanskrit Devotee of the divine lord; Sanskrit 'īśa' (God) + 'ṭhākura' (lord). One who worships and is devoted to the supreme divine lord. Ishawar Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Ishwar; Sanskrit 'īśvara' (ईश्वर), meaning the supreme lord, God. The sovereign controller of the cosmos. Ishika Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Ishmita Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Ishrana Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Ishwari Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Isika Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Istikar Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Ishtikhar; from Arabic 'istikhāra', seeking divine guidance. One who turns to God for direction. Istyara Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Istyak; from Arabic 'ishtiyāra' related to seeking or longing. A name of heartfelt spiritual yearning. Itwari Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Iarfan Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Irfan; from Arabic 'irfān' (عرفان), meaning knowledge, wisdom, and mystical insight. A Sufi name of divine gnosis. Idrish Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Idris; from Arabic 'Idrīs' (إدريس), a prophet in the Quran identified with the biblical Enoch. Means 'interpreter'. Iema Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Iesha Girl · Sanskrit A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin Ijhar Boy · Sanskrit Manifestation and disclosure; from Arabic 'iẓhār' (إظهار), meaning to manifest, show, or make evident. A name of clarity and openness. Ikbal Boy · Sanskrit Variant of Iqbal; from Arabic 'iqbāl' (إقبال), meaning prosperity, good fortune, and advancement. The pen name of the great poet Allama Iqbal.

How Namkaran name selection works

1. Establish the birth detailsThe exact time and place are used to prepare the Kundali and identify the Moon's Nakshatra at birth.
2. Identify Nakshatra and PadaEach of the 27 Nakshatras has four Padas. Each Pada corresponds to a traditional opening sound.
3. Choose a meaningful nameShortlist names that begin with that sound, then consider meaning, family tradition, pronunciation and legal spelling.
Important: practices and transliterations vary across regions, languages, lineages and families. Treat this as a cultural shortlist, not a replacement for your family's priest. Where a sound yields very few names, some traditions use a close sound or another Pada within the same Nakshatra after consultation.

All 27 Nakshatras and 108 naming sounds

Select any row to see matching names. The four sounds are shown in Pada order.

About the tradition and sources

Namakarana is traditionally described as a naming samskara. A Vedic organisation describes the name as aligned with the birth Nakshatra and the name spoken into the child's ear; timing and ceremony details differ by community. The starting-sound chart follows the widely used 27-Nakshatra, four-Pada system.

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