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
Ushma	उष्मा	Female	Warmth, gentle heat	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ushashi	उषाशी	Female	The morning, the dawn	Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Uddipti	उद्दीप्ति	Female	Brilliance, radiance, illumination	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ushakanta	उषाकान्ता	Female	Beloved of the dawn	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Utphulla	उत्फुल्ला	Female	Blooming, blossomed; cheerful and radiant	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Urvara	उर्वरा	Female	Fertile, abundant; the fruitful earth	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Urvisha	उर्विशा	Female	Ruler of the earth; a queen	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ujla	उजला	Female	Bright, fair, luminous	Hindi	Hindi	72
Urjasvita	ऊर्जस्विता	Female	Energy, vigour; the state of being full of life	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Uditi	उदिति	Female	Rising, ascent; the dawn	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Utkarshini	उत्कर्षिणी	Female	Excelling, ever-rising; superior	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Urmimala	ऊर्मिमाला	Female	A garland of waves; rippling beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Umapriya	उमाप्रिया	Female	Beloved of Uma; dear as Parvati	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Umavati	उमावती	Female	Endowed with Uma's grace; like the Goddess	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ujjwalini	उज्ज्वलिनी	Female	The radiant, luminous one; she who shines bright	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Upaganga	उपगंगा	Female	A sacred stream; a tributary of the Ganga	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Utpalika	उत्पलिका	Female	A little lotus; a delicate blue water-lily	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Udichi	उदीची	Female	The northern direction; the north star region	Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Umrah	उमरा	Female	The lesser pilgrimage to Mecca; a blessed pious journey	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Uddesh	उद्देश	Male	Purpose, aim, intention	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Uddip	उद्दीप	Male	Blazing, kindled, radiant	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Uttank	उत्तंक	Male	The devoted sage Uttanka	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ujjit	उज्जित	Male	Victorious, conquering	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Udyog	उद्योग	Male	Industry, enterprise, diligent effort	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ugrashakti	उग्रशक्ति	Male	Fierce power; intense strength	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Utkiran	उत्किरण	Male	A rising ray of light; a radiant beam	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Udipt	उद्दीप्त	Male	Kindled, blazing, radiant, glowing	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Udbodh	उद्बोध	Male	Awakening, enlightenment, awareness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Updesh	उपदेश	Male	Teaching, sacred counsel, instruction	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Utsuk	उत्सुक	Male	Eager, keen, enthusiastic, longing	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ujesh	उजेश	Male	Lord of light and radiance	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ustoor	उस्तूर	Male	A legend; a fabled, storied one	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	70
Upadhi	उपाधि	Female	A title; a distinction, an honour	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Unnidhi	उन्निधि	Female	A treasure; a store of wealth	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Ujali	उजाली	Female	Moonlight; bright and luminous	Hindi	Hindi	70
Umakshi	उमाक्षी	Female	Uma-eyed; one with eyes like Parvati	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Unnatika	उन्नतिका	Female	Elevation, progress; one who rises high	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Unmeshini	उन्मेषिणी	Female	The blossoming one; she who awakens and opens	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Urjani	ऊर्जनी	Female	The energizing one; full of vigour	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Umakala	उमाकला	Female	The art of Uma; Parvati's grace	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Utkarshita	उत्कर्षिता	Female	Elevated, exalted, ever-improving	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Udyamika	उद्यमिका	Female	Enterprising, industrious, diligent	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Udgar	उद्गार	Male	An utterance; a heartfelt expression	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Udghosh	उद्घोष	Male	A proclamation; a resounding announcement	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Uchit	उचित	Male	Proper, fitting, right and just	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Utphull	उत्फुल्ल	Male	Blossomed, beaming, cheerful	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Udgam	उद्गम	Male	Origin, source, rising forth	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Udaknath	उदकनाथ	Male	Lord of the waters; an epithet of Varuna	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Udyat	उद्यत	Male	Ready, eager, intent; ever-striving	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Unnayan	उन्नयन	Male	Raising up, elevation, upliftment	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70

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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