What syllable starts baby names for Mrigashira Nakshatra Pada 3?

Baby names for Mrigashira Nakshatra Pada 3 start with the Vedic akshara Ka (का in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 0°00' to 3°20' Gemini — 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 Mrigashira Nakshatra?

Mrigashira Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Soma and ruled by the planet Mars. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Deer's head, and its traditional meaning is 'Deer's head'. In Pada 3 specifically, the pada element is Air, its nature is Deva, and its guna (fundamental quality) is Tamas. These attributes influence the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada.

Is Mrigashira 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. Mrigashira Pada 3 has a Deva 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, Ka for Mrigashira 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 Mrigashira 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 Ka (का)

📖 Syllable: Ka (का) ♈ 0°00' to 3°20' Gemini 📝 197 Names

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Kasturi	कस्तूरी	Female	Musk; the fragrant, precious deer-musk	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Kalash	कलश	Male	The sacred pot; the auspicious ritual vessel	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Kaleem	कलीम	Male	One to whom God spoke; the title of Prophet Musa	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Kalgidhar	कलगीधर	Male	Wearer of the plumed crest; Guru Gobind Singh	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	85
Kamil	कामिल	Male	Perfect, complete, accomplished	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Kamran	कामरान	Male	Successful, fortunate; one who attains his desires	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	85
Kanak	कनक	Male	Gold; lustrous and precious	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Kant	कान्त	Male	Beloved, handsome, radiant	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Karmayogi	कर्मयोगी	Male	One devoted to selfless action; a karma-yogi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Karunakar	करुणाकर	Male	A mine of compassion; the merciful Lord	Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Odia	Sanskrit	85
Kashif	काशिफ़	Male	Revealer, discoverer; one who uncovers	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Kashif	काशिफ	Male	Revealer, discoverer; one who uncovers	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Kazim	काज़िम	Male	One who restrains his anger; patient, forbearing	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Kranti	क्रान्ति	Male	Revolution, radical change; radiance, brilliance	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Qazi	क़ाज़ी	Male	A judge; dispenser of justice	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Kanti	कान्ति	Female	Radiance, loveliness, splendour	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Kadambini	कादम्बिनी	Female	A cluster of monsoon clouds; gathering rain-clouds	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	85
Kalima	कलिमा	Female	The sacred word; the declaration of Islamic faith	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Kalee	कली	Female	A flower bud; an unbloomed blossom	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	85
Kranti	क्रान्ति	Female	Revolution, radical change; radiance, brilliance	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Kaadir	क़ादिर	Male	Powerful, capable; the All-Powerful (Allah)	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	82
Kadir	कादिर	Male	Powerful, capable; the All-Powerful (Allah)	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	82
Kalpavriksha	कल्पवृक्ष	Male	The wish-fulfilling divine tree	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kalpesh	कल्पेश	Male	Lord of the aeon; master of the ages	Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati	Sanskrit	82
Kamaljeet	कमलजीत	Male	Victorious and pure as the lotus	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	82
Kamdev	कामदेव	Male	The god of love; the divine Kamadeva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kampan	कम्पन	Male	One who makes foes tremble; the great Tamil poet	Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Tamil	82
Kamyab	कामयाब	Male	Successful, prosperous; one who achieves	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	82
Karun	करुण	Male	Compassionate, tender, full of mercy	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kaviraj	कविराज	Male	King of poets; an honoured poet or physician	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	82
Kavish	कविश	Male	Lord of poets; master of poetry	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kanta	कान्ता	Female	Beloved, lovely; a cherished woman	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kalika	कालिका	Female	A flower bud; a form of Goddess Kali	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kanchana	काञ्चना	Female	Golden; lustrous as gold	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kanchi	काञ्ची	Female	A jewelled girdle; the sacred city Kanchi	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil	Sanskrit	82
Kamna	कामना	Female	Wish, desire, heartfelt aspiration	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kaalratri	कालरात्रि	Female	The fierce seventh form of Durga; destroyer of evil	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kantara	कान्तारा	Female	A great forest; deep, beautiful wilderness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kadamb	कदम्ब	Male	The fragrant kadamba tree; beloved of Krishna	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kalanidhi	कलानिधि	Male	Treasure of arts; the moon	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil	Sanskrit	80
Kalpeshwar	कल्पेश्वर	Male	Lord of the aeon; a Panch Kedar Shiva shrine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kamalapati	कमलापति	Male	Lord of Lakshmi; an epithet of Vishnu	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kanan	कानन	Male	A forest, grove; the woodlands	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	80
Karamat	करामत	Male	A miracle, marvel; saintly grace	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Kartavya	कर्तव्य	Male	Duty; that which ought to be done	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Karunya	कारुण्य	Male	Compassion, tenderness, mercy	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kavindra	कविन्द्र	Male	Lord of poets; the foremost poet	Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi	Sanskrit	80
Kayam	क़ायम	Male	Steadfast, firm, enduring, established	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Qabil	क़ाबिल	Male	Capable, able, competent, worthy	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Qayamat	क़यामत	Male	Overwhelming, stunning; the great reckoning	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80

About Mrigashira Nakshatra Pada 3

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Ka (Devanagari: का). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 0°00' to 3°20' Gemini — that Mrigashira 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).

Mrigashira Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Soma
Ruling planet: Mars
Symbol: Deer's head
Meaning: Deer's head
Sanskrit name: मृगशिरा

Mrigashira nakshatra represents the quest for knowledge, curiosity, and the search for truth. Those born here are gentle, sensitive, and constantly seeking new experiences.

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: Gemini
Zodiac range: 0°00' to 3°20'
Element (tattva): Air
Movability: Dual
Nature: Deva — the divine class, generally auspicious and universally favorable.
Guna: Tamas — the quality of grounding, stability, and rest.
Shakti (power): Intellectual pursuits

How to use this name list

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