What syllable starts baby names for Krittika Nakshatra Pada 3?

Baby names for Krittika Nakshatra Pada 3 start with the Vedic akshara U (उ in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 3°20' to 6°40' Taurus — that this pada occupies. Traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony) selects the first sound of the child's name from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the moment of birth.

Which deity and planetary lord govern Krittika Nakshatra?

Krittika Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Agni and ruled by the planet Sun. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Razor, Axe, or Flame, and its traditional meaning is 'The Cutter'. In Pada 3 specifically, the pada element is Earth, its nature is Rakshasa, and its guna (fundamental quality) is Rajas. These attributes influence the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada.

Is Krittika Nakshatra Pada 3 auspicious for a baby name?

In Vedic tradition, the auspiciousness of a Nakshatra depends on multiple factors: the presiding deity, the ruling planet, the Pada's nature (Deva, Manushya, or Rakshasa), and the position of the Moon in the Pada at the child's exact birth time. Krittika Pada 3 has a Rakshasa nature — Deva padas are considered divine and universally auspicious, Manushya padas are human-natured and balanced, and Rakshasa padas require careful Muhurta consultation. The most reliable check is to generate the child's full birth chart and verify no dosha (like Ganda Moola) needs a Shanti Puja before Namakarana.

How is the baby's Janma Nakshatra and Pada determined?

The Janma Nakshatra and Pada are determined by the exact sidereal longitude of the Moon at the moment of birth, converted to the caller's timezone. The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras of 13°20' each; each Nakshatra is further split into 4 Padas of 3°20' each — giving 108 Padas in total (the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition). The Moon's position falls in exactly one Pada, which determines the assigned akshara (syllable) — in this case, U for Krittika Pada 3. Use the Nakshatrica birth chart tool with an accurate birth time to identify your child's exact Pada.

Do the names shown here work for both Vedic (Janma) and everyday (Vyavaharika) use?

Yes. The names listed for Krittika Pada 3 are curated for both religious contexts (used in Sankalpa during pujas, in horoscope matching, and in Namakarana ceremonies) and everyday social use. Every name is traced to a Sanskrit or vernacular root — Vedic, Puranic, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu-Persian, or regional South Indian traditions where applicable — with meaning, origin, and etymology attached. You can filter by gender (male/female) to narrow the list, and click any name to see its full details including Hindi spelling and deity association where relevant.

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Names starting with U (उ)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Urwa	उर्वा	Female	A firm handhold; the firmest bond	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Urooj	उरूज	Female	Ascent, rise, the height of glory	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Ulupi	उलूपी	Female	The Naga princess; Arjuna's wife	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Urfi	उर्फ़ी	Female	One known by name; a cherished alias	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Arabic-Persian	78
Ulhas	उल्हास	Male	Joy, delight, exuberance	Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Uddalak	उद्दालक	Male	The sage Uddalaka Aruni	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Umakant	उमाकान्त	Male	Beloved of Uma; an epithet of Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Umapati	उमापति	Male	Lord of Uma; Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Utsah	उत्साह	Male	Enthusiasm, zeal, eager energy	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Unnat	उन्नत	Male	Elevated, lofty, exalted; advanced	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Urooj	उरूज	Male	Ascent, rise, zenith; the height of glory	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Umanand	उमानन्द	Male	The bliss of Uma; joy of Parvati	Hindi, Assamese, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Uttamchand	उत्तमचन्द	Male	The excellent moon; supreme and radiant	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Utkarsha	उत्कर्षा	Female	Excellence, prosperity, elevation	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ulka	उल्का	Female	A meteor; a shooting star	Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Umika	उमिका	Female	Goddess Parvati; a little Uma	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Upama	उपमा	Female	A simile; the finest comparison; matchless	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Urmika	उर्मिका	Female	A small wave; a ripple	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ushakiran	उषाकिरण	Female	A ray of dawn	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Umanga	उमंगा	Female	Enthusiasm, joy, eager spirit	Hindi	Hindi	75
Ushasi	उषसी	Female	The dawn, the morning light	Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Uttama	उत्तमा	Female	The best, the finest, supreme	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Umaima	उमैमा	Female	Little mother; affectionate and nurturing	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Ushaprabha	उषाप्रभा	Female	The radiance of dawn	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Udayaprabha	उदयप्रभा	Female	Light of the dawn; radiance of sunrise	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Udbhav	उद्भव	Male	Origin, birth, creation; arising	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Unmesh	उन्मेष	Male	A blossoming; the opening of the eyes, awakening	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Upkar	उपकार	Male	Kindness, a good deed, a favour	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Upmanyu	उपमन्यु	Male	The devoted sage Upamanyu	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Uddhar	उद्धार	Male	Salvation, deliverance, upliftment	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Umed	उमेद	Male	Hope, expectation, aspiration	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Udyam	उद्यम	Male	Enterprise, effort, diligence	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Udayraj	उदयराज	Male	King of the dawn; the rising sovereign	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Upvan	उपवन	Male	A garden, a grove	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Upadhyay	उपाध्याय	Male	A teacher, a learned preceptor	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Udaybhan	उदयभान	Male	The brilliance of the rising sun	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ujagar	उजागर	Male	Illustrious, renowned; brought to light	Hindi, Punjabi	Hindi-Punjabi	75
Utthan	उत्थान	Male	Rising, upliftment, awakening, ascent	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Udaar	उदार	Male	Generous, noble, magnanimous	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Urjasvi	ऊर्जस्वी	Male	Full of energy; vigorous and radiant	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ubaid	उबैद	Male	A devoted little servant of God	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Uzair	उज़ैर	Male	The prophet Uzair (Ezra)	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Unais	उनैस	Male	Friendly, sociable; a close companion	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Urvish	उर्विश	Male	Lord of the earth; a king	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ujjwalraj	उज्ज्वलराज	Male	The radiant king; bright sovereign	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Upahar	उपहार	Male	A gift, a present, an offering	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Uddharan	उद्धरण	Male	Deliverance, upliftment, rescue	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ujjwalesh	उज्ज्वलेश	Male	Lord of radiance; master of brightness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Udaymohan	उदयमोहन	Male	Charming as the rising sun; the enchanting dawn	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ujjwalanand	उज्ज्वलानंद	Male	Radiant bliss; the joy of brilliance	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72

About Krittika Nakshatra Pada 3

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara U (Devanagari: उ). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 3°20' to 6°40' Taurus — that Krittika Nakshatra Pada 3 occupies. In the traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony), the first sound of the child's Vedic name is selected from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. The 27 Nakshatras × 4 Padas each produce the 108 aksharas of the Vedic naming system — the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition (mala beads, deity names, Upanishads).

Krittika Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Agni
Ruling planet: Sun
Symbol: Razor, Axe, or Flame
Meaning: The Cutter
Sanskrit name: कृत्तिका

Krittika is associated with fire, purification, and sharp intelligence. People born under this nakshatra have a cutting nature, strong willpower, and the ability to remove obstacles.

Pada 3 attributes

Each Pada within a Nakshatra carries its own combination of element, nature, and guna. These attributes shape the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada:

Sign: Taurus
Zodiac range: 3°20' to 6°40'
Element (tattva): Earth
Movability: Fixed
Nature: Rakshasa — the demonic class, powerful but requires careful Muhurta consultation.
Guna: Rajas — the quality of activity, passion, and dynamism.
Shakti (power): Artistic expression

How to use this name list

Every name below is curated with its Sanskrit or vernacular root, meaning, origin (Hindu, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu, or regional), gender, and popularity indicator. Click any row to see the full detail card with etymology and deity associations where relevant. Filter by gender to narrow to boy or girl names, or view all. If you're selecting a name for a newborn's Namakarana ceremony, verify the Moon's exact Pada at birth using the birth chart tool first — even a few minutes' difference in birth time can shift the Pada.

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