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 sounds

Purva Phalguni

MoTaTiTu

If you know only the Nakshatra, these four sounds are your broad range. Ask your priest for the Pada to narrow it to one sound.

Matching Indian baby names

Names beginning with Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu. Open a name to see its meaning and origin.

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Mohini Girl · Sanskrit Beautiful, charming, attractive woman Tanuja Girl · Sanskrit Daughter, born of the body Tanvi Girl · Sanskrit Slender, beautiful, delicate Mohan Boy · Sanskrit Charming, infatuating, Lord Krishna Mohinuddin Boy · Sanskrit Enchanting of the faith; Arabic compound 'muḥin' (محين, enchanting) + 'al-dīn' (of the religion/faith). A classical Islamic name-form expressing devotion through the quality of enchanting. Tameezuddin Boy · Sanskrit Refinement/distinction of the faith; Arabic compound 'tamīz' (تميز, refinement/distinction) + 'al-dīn' (of the religion/faith). A classical Islamic name-form expressing devotion through the quality of refinement. Tanvi Girl · Sanskrit Slender, beautiful, delicate Taramati Girl · Sanskrit One who is a wisdom; Sanskrit suffix '-mati' (मति) meaning wisdom/intelligence. The root 'tara' forms a compound name meaning 'tara-wisdom'. Tarawati Girl · Sanskrit One who is a possessing; Sanskrit suffix '-vatī' (वती) meaning possessing/endowed with. The root 'tara' forms a compound name meaning 'tara-possessing'. Tarun Girl · Sanskrit Young, tender, early morning Tarun Boy · Sanskrit Young, tender, early Mohit Boy · Sanskrit Charmed, attracted, infatuated Mobarkar Boy · Sanskrit One who is a doer; Sanskrit suffix '-kara' (कर) meaning doer/one who makes. The root 'mobar' forms a compound name meaning 'mobar-doer'. Mobsheera Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mobsheera' 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. Mohabbat Boy · Sanskrit Love; from Arabic 'muḥabbat' meaning love and affection Mohani Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mohani' 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. Mohanlal Boy · Sanskrit One who is a beloved; Sanskrit suffix '-lāl' (लाल) meaning beloved/dear. The root 'mohan' forms a compound name meaning 'mohan-beloved'. Mohanram Boy · Sanskrit One who is a Lord Rama; Sanskrit suffix '-Rāma' (राम) meaning Lord Rama/pleasing. The root 'mohan' forms a compound name meaning 'mohan-Lord Rama'. Moharan Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Moharan' 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. Mohardi Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mohardi' 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. Mohatter Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mohatter' 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. Mohseena Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mohseena' 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. Mohsina Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mohsina' 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. Moinuddin Boy · Sanskrit Helper/supporter of the faith; Arabic compound 'muʿīn' (معين, helper/supporter) + 'al-dīn' (of the religion/faith). A classical Islamic name-form expressing devotion through the quality of helper. Mokida Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Mokida' 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. Momena Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Momena' 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. Momina Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Momina' 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. Momita Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Momita' 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. Monika Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Monika' 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. Monini Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Monini' 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. Monupal Boy · Punjabi One who is a protector; Sanskrit suffix '-pāla' (पाल) meaning protector/guardian. The root 'monu' forms a compound name meaning 'monu-protector'. Motilaal Boy · Sanskrit From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Motilaal' 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. Motilal Boy · Sanskrit One who is a beloved; Sanskrit suffix '-lāl' (लाल) meaning beloved/dear. The root 'moti' forms a compound name meaning 'moti-beloved'. Motolal Boy · Sanskrit One who is a beloved; Sanskrit suffix '-lāl' (लाल) meaning beloved/dear. The root 'moto' forms a compound name meaning 'moto-beloved'. Tabassum Girl · Sanskrit Smile; from Arabic 'tabassum' meaning a gentle smile and cheerful expression Tabasum Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tabasum' 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. Tabbasum Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tabbasum' 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. Tabbusum Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tabbusum' 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. Tahira Girl · Sanskrit From the root 'tahir' meaning pure, clean; a compound name of Sanskrit origin Tajinder Boy · Punjabi From the Punjabi naming tradition; 'Tajinder' 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. Tajmaha Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tajmaha' 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. Tajrani Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tajrani' 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. Tajuddin Boy · Sanskrit From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Tajuddin' 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. Takshila Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Takshila' 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. Talvender Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Talvender' 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. Tamana Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tamana' 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. Tamanna Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tamanna' 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. Tanisha Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Tanisha' 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.

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