Namkaran · नामकरण

Find baby names from the birth-star sound

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

Magha, Pada 2

Mi

Matching Indian baby names

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

Browse all Indian names →
Mira Girl · Sanskrit Ocean, prosperous, wonderful Minakumari Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minakumari' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mihir Boy · Sanskrit Sun, rays of sunlight Mihir Boy · Sanskrit Sun, rays of sunlight Mira Girl · Sanskrit Ocean, wonderful, prosperous Mittopuri Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mittopuri' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Midhana Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Midhana' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minakchi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minakchi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minakshi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minakshi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minaksi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minaksi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minakxi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minakxi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minaxi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minaxi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minaxni Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minaxni' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minitwa Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minitwa' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minkashi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minkashi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mishrilaal Boy · Sanskrit From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Mishrilaal' carries spiritual significance reflecting values of faith, wisdom, and virtue central to Islamic culture. The name embodies the rich heritage of Arabic nomenclature used across South Asia, the Middle East, and the broader Muslim world. Mitali Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mitali' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mithalesh Girl · Sanskrit One who is a lord; Sanskrit suffix '-īśa' (ईश) meaning lord/ruler. The root 'mithal' forms a compound name meaning 'mithal-lord'. Mithelash Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mithelash' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mithilesh Boy · Sanskrit One who is a lord; Sanskrit suffix '-īśa' (ईश) meaning lord/ruler. The root 'mithil' forms a compound name meaning 'mithil-lord'. Michael Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Michael' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Midda Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Midda' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Miha Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Miha' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mikel Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mikel' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Milan Boy · Sanskrit Meeting, union; Sanskrit 'milana' meaning meeting or union Milap Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Milap' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mili Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mili' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Milka Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Milka' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Milkhi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Milkhi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mina Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mina' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minder Boy · Punjabi From the Punjabi naming tradition; 'Minder' reflects the rich spiritual heritage of Punjab, combining elements of Sikh devotion, Braj poetry, and the valor ethos of the region. The name carries enduring cultural significance across the Punjabi-speaking community. Mini Girl · Sanskrit Small, precious; a term of endearment meaning small and beloved — a tiny precious gem Minka Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minka' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mintu Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mintu' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Minu Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Minu' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Miraz Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Miraz' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Misbah Girl · Sanskrit Lamp; from Arabic 'miṣbāḥ' meaning a lamp that illuminates the darkness Mishbha Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mishbha' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mishri Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mishri' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Misri Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Misri' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mithi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mithi' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mithlesh Girl · Sanskrit One who is a lord; Sanskrit suffix '-īśa' (ईश) meaning lord/ruler. The root 'mithl' forms a compound name meaning 'mithl-lord'. Mithu Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mithu' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mithun Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mithun' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mitlesh Girl · Sanskrit One who is a lord; Sanskrit suffix '-īśa' (ईश) meaning lord/ruler. The root 'mitl' forms a compound name meaning 'mitl-lord'. Mitnu Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mitnu' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mitthu Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mitthu' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion. Mitthun Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mitthun' derives from ancient Vedic linguistic roots, embodying qualities valued in Hindu culture. The name carries spiritual depth and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of Sanskrit literary tradition, reflecting timeless values of virtue, wisdom, and devotion.

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.

Get Weekly Baby & Pregnancy Tips

Join 50,000+ parents. Personalised advice, tool reminders, and the latest guides - Straight to your inbox.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.