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 sounds

Uttara Phalguni

TeToPaPi

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 Te, To, Pa, Pi. Open a name to see its meaning and origin.

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Parth Boy · Sanskrit Arjuna, son of Pritha Pallavi Girl · Sanskrit New leaves, bud, new beginning Paramjit Girl · Punjabi Victory of the supreme, God's victory Parvati Girl · Sanskrit Goddess, daughter of Himalayas, Shiva's wife Padma Girl · Sanskrit Lotus, Goddess Lakshmi Pallavi Girl · Sanskrit New leaves, bud Pankaj Girl · Sanskrit Lotus, born from mud Paramshela Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Paramshela' 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. Paratibha Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Paratibha' 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. Parmeshwari Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parmeshwari' 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. Parmeswari Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parmeswari' 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. Pankaj Boy · Sanskrit Lotus, born from mud Payal Girl · Hindi Anklet, musical bracelet Tejal Girl · Sanskrit Lustrous, bright, brilliant Pabitra Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pabitra' 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. Pachuram Boy · Sanskrit One who is a Lord Rama; Sanskrit suffix '-Rāma' (राम) meaning Lord Rama/pleasing. The root 'pachu' forms a compound name meaning 'pachu-Lord Rama'. Padama Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Padama' 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. Pahalwan Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pahalwan' 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. Pakhali Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pakhali' 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. Palaram Boy · Punjabi One who is a Lord Rama; Sanskrit suffix '-Rāma' (राम) meaning Lord Rama/pleasing. The root 'pala' forms a compound name meaning 'pala-Lord Rama'. Pallawi Girl · Punjabi From the Punjabi naming tradition; 'Pallawi' 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. Palvinder Boy · Punjabi From the Punjabi naming tradition; 'Palvinder' 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. Panchuram Boy · Sanskrit One who is a Lord Rama; Sanskrit suffix '-Rāma' (राम) meaning Lord Rama/pleasing. The root 'panchu' forms a compound name meaning 'panchu-Lord Rama'. Panchuri Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Panchuri' 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. Pangita Girl · Sanskrit Learned; from Sanskrit 'paṇḍita' meaning a learned scholar and wise person Pankajsheel Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pankajsheel' 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. Panmati Girl · Sanskrit One who is a wisdom; Sanskrit suffix '-mati' (मति) meaning wisdom/intelligence. The root 'pan' forms a compound name meaning 'pan-wisdom'. Pannalal Boy · Sanskrit One who is a beloved; Sanskrit suffix '-lāl' (लाल) meaning beloved/dear. The root 'panna' forms a compound name meaning 'panna-beloved'. Paramdeep Boy · Punjabi Punjabi name from the Sikh tradition; a compound expressing devotion, strength and divine grace — a name of honour in the Punjabi community Paramjeet Boy · Punjabi Punjabi name from the Sikh tradition; a compound expressing devotion, strength and divine grace — a name of honour in the Punjabi community Paramveer Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Paramveer' 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. Parashram Boy · Sanskrit One who is a Lord Rama; Sanskrit suffix '-Rāma' (राम) meaning Lord Rama/pleasing. The root 'parash' forms a compound name meaning 'parash-Lord Rama'. Parashu Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parashu' 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. Parathvi Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parathvi' 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. Parbhudayal Boy · Sanskrit From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Parbhudayal' 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. Pardeshi Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pardeshi' 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. Pardhuman Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pardhuman' 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. Pareeti Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pareeti' 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. Parerna Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parerna' 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. Pargati Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pargati' 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. Parhalad Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parhalad' 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. Pariksha Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pariksha' 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. Parinka Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parinka' 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. Pariti Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Pariti' 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. Parjinder Boy · Punjabi From the Punjabi naming tradition; 'Parjinder' 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. Parmanand Boy · Sanskrit One who is a bliss; Sanskrit suffix '-ānanda' (आनन्द) meaning bliss/joy. The root 'parm' forms a compound name meaning 'parm-bliss'. Parmeshwar Boy · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parmeshwar' 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. Parmila Girl · Sanskrit From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Parmila' 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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