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
Swati, Pada 2
Re
Matching Indian baby names
Names beginning with Re. Open a name to see its meaning and origin.
Rekha
Girl · Sanskrit
Line, streak, slender woman
Rekha
Girl · Sanskrit
Line, streak, slender
Rebecca
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rebecca' 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.
Redhema
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Redhema' 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.
Reetima
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reetima' 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.
Rehana
Girl · Sanskrit
Sweet basil; from Arabic 'rayḥāna' meaning fragrant sweet basil — a herb of paradise
Rehmati
Girl · Sanskrit
One who is a wisdom; Sanskrit suffix '-mati' (मति) meaning wisdom/intelligence. The root 'reh' forms a compound name meaning 'reh-wisdom'.
Renuka
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Renuka' 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.
Reshama
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reshama' 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.
Reshami
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reshami' 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.
Revakshi
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Revakshi' 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.
Reekha
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reekha' 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.
Reema
Girl · Sanskrit
White antelope; from Arabic 'rīma' meaning a white gazelle — graceful and pure
Reemi
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reemi' 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.
Reena
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reena' 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.
Reenu
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reenu' 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.
Reeta
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reeta' 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.
Reeti
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reeti' 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.
Reetu
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reetu' 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.
Rehaan
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rehaan' 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.
Rehan
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rehan' 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.
Rehman
Boy · Sanskrit
Merciful; from Arabic 'al-raḥmān' — the Most Merciful, a divine name
Rehmat
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rehmat' 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.
Rejaul
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Rejaul' 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.
Reka
Girl · Sanskrit
Line; from Sanskrit 'rekhā' meaning a line or boundary — one who traces a clear path
Rekhai
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rekhai' 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.
Rekhwan
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rekhwan' 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.
Rema
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rema' 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.
Rena
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rena' 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.
Rencho
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rencho' 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.
Rennu
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Rennu' 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.
Renu
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Renu' 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.
Repu
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Repu' 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.
Resham
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Resham' 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.
Reshma
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reshma' 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.
Reshmi
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reshmi' 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.
Resmi
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Resmi' 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.
Revndrshing
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Revndrshing' 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.
Revti
Girl · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Revti' 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.
Reyaz
Boy · Sanskrit
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Reyaz' 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.