Nakshatra #8 of 27 · Ruled by Saturn

Pushya Nakshatra Baby Names

Pushya is considered the most auspicious of all 27 Nakshatras, ruled by Saturn and presided by Brihaspati (the divine guru). It represents nourishment, spiritual wisdom, and prosperity. Children of Pushya are nurturing, wise, and deeply spiritual. Names beginning with Hu, He, Ho, or Da are most blessed.

Ruling Planet

Saturn

Presiding Deity

Brihaspati

Element

Water

Gana

Deva

Sacred Starting Syllables (Aksharas)

Hu
He
Ho
Da

"Nourisher, most auspicious"

How Pushya Nakshatra names are chosen

Pushya is the 8th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. Its traditional associations include Saturn as ruling planet, Brihaspati as presiding deity, and the quality “Nourisher, most auspicious.” These details provide cultural context for families exploring a name connected with this birth star.

The four syllables shown above correspond to the four padas, or quarters, traditionally associated with Pushya. A child’s Moon position at birth determines the specific pada used in many naming traditions. The chart calculation depends on accurate birth details, especially time and location; families may want to check those details with a trusted Jyotish practitioner before choosing a single starting sound.

The spellings on this page use familiar Roman letters to make browsing easier. Sanskrit sounds can be transliterated in different ways, and the same name may be written or pronounced differently across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, and other language communities. Treat the listed syllables as a useful starting point rather than a substitute for hearing a name spoken in your family’s language.

The boy and girl lists below contain 20 real Naamrit catalog entries with meanings. A “Starts” label identifies an entry whose Roman spelling begins with one of the listed syllables; “Rashi-affinity idea” identifies a catalog name associated with a related moon sign instead. That distinction helps you explore more options without confusing a broader zodiac association with an exact pada match.

As you compare names, consider meaning, spelling, pronunciation, and how the name sits alongside family naming customs. You can use this birth-star guide to narrow the search, then review a name’s fuller meaning and language variants before making a shortlist. Interpretations of Nakshatra symbolism vary between families and teachers, so the planet, deity, element, and nature shown here are traditional reference points—not fixed claims about a child’s character or future.

Pushya Nakshatra baby names from the Naamrit catalog

Pushya Nakshatra Boy Names

Hemant

Starts He

Winter season, golden

Daksh

Starts Da

Skilled, competent, son of Brahma

Hemadri

Starts He

Golden mountain, Mount Sumeru

Daman

Starts Da

Rope, controller

Hemachandra

Starts He

Golden moon, moon-gold

Darsh

Starts Da

Sight, vision

Darpit

Starts Da

Proud, confident, full of dignity

Dakshit

Starts Da

Son of Brahma

Damodar

Starts Da

Tied around the waist — a name of Krishna

Darshan

Starts Da

Vision, auspicious sight of the divine

Pushya Nakshatra Girl Names

Hemakshi

Starts He

Golden-eyed, one with eyes like gold

Damayanti

Starts Da

Who subdues, Nala's virtuous queen

Hema

Starts He

Gold, golden one

Daksha

Starts Da

The earth, brilliant

Heena

Starts He

Mehndi, fragrant

Darpana

Starts Da

Mirror, reflection, clear vision

Hetal

Starts He

Friendly, cheerful

Dayamai

Starts Da

Kind, compassionate

Hemali

Starts He

Golden, one adorned with gold

Darshana

Starts Da

Vision, sight, beholding the divine

All 20 names and meanings come from Naamrit’s catalog and begin with one of the traditional syllables listed above. Exact guidance still depends on the child’s pada and pronunciation tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naamrit guide families in choosing a baby name?▾

Naamrit combines traditional naming references such as Nakshatra, Rashi, Lo Shu numerology, and optional family context to generate suggestions from 875 Hindu and Sanskrit name records. These are automated reference signals, not a ruling from a Pandit or a prediction about a child.

How accurate is the Nakshatra-based naming?▾

When you provide birth time and birth city, Naamrit uses Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa — the same Vedic calculation method used by Jyotish pandits — and applies a topocentric correction for the child's exact birth location. This determines the precise Pada (sub-division) within the Nakshatra and reveals the ONE sacred starting syllable for the name. Without birth time, all four syllables of the Nakshatra are honoured equally.

Can I find both Sanskrit and regional Indian names?▾

Naamrit's suggestion catalog contains 875 name records. Meaning notes, Devanagari forms, and regional variants are shown where available; the depth of information varies by entry. The Hall of Names is not currently a browsable name library.

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