What syllable starts baby names for Krittika Nakshatra Pada 4?

Baby names for Krittika Nakshatra Pada 4 start with the Vedic akshara E (ए in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 6°40' to 10°00' 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 4 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 4 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 4 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, E for Krittika Pada 4. 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 4 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 E (ए)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Ekjyoti	एकज्योति	Female	One divine light	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Elakshi	एलाक्षी	Female	One with bright, beautiful eyes	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Evani	एवनी	Female	The earth; nature, the nurturing world	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ekavira	एकवीरा	Female	The peerless one; Goddess Ekavira	Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Eshapreet	एशप्रीत	Female	Love of the Divine; devoted love	Punjabi, Hindi, Sanskrit	Punjabi-Sanskrit	75
Eshna	एष्णा	Female	A wish, a desire, earnest longing	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ekasimran	एकसिमरन	Female	Single-minded remembrance of God	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	75
Elara	एलारा	Female	Bright, shining	English, Hindi	Greek	75
Ekaksh	एकाक्ष	Male	One-eyed; an epithet of Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ekadev	एकदेव	Male	The one God; the sole Divine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ekanayak	एकनायक	Male	The sole leader; the one chief	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ekendra	एकेन्द्र	Male	The sole sovereign; supreme king	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ekatva	एकत्व	Male	Oneness, unity, singularity	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ekal	एकल	Male	Singular, sole; self-reliant and unique	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ekantika	एकान्तिका	Female	Wholly devoted; single-minded in love	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Elaisha	एलैशा	Female	God is my salvation	English, Hebrew, Hindi	Hebrew	72
Elika	एलिका	Female	Cardamom; the fragrant earth	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Evika	एविका	Female	An arrow; pleasant and graceful	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	72
Ekameet	एकमीत	Female	The one true friend	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	72
Ekras	एकरस	Male	Of one essence; constant, harmonious, wholly absorbed	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Ekapad	एकपाद	Male	The one-footed; an aspect of Rudra-Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Ekanga	एकांग	Male	Complete in oneself; of one undivided body	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Ekanki	एकांकी	Female	Complete in oneself; a single, whole composition	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70

About Krittika Nakshatra Pada 4

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara E (Devanagari: ए). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 6°40' to 10°00' Taurus — that Krittika Nakshatra Pada 4 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 4 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: 6°40' to 10°00'
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): Emotional depth

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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