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)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Karunya	कारुण्या	Female	Compassion, mercy, tenderness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kakali	काकली	Female	A sweet, low warbling; melodious birdsong	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	80
Kamalakshi	कमलाक्षी	Female	The lotus-eyed one; Goddess Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kalavati	कलावती	Female	Accomplished in arts; artistic and graceful	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kavyanjali	काव्याञ्जलि	Female	An offering of poetry; a poetic tribute	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Katha	कथा	Female	A story, tale; sacred narrative	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kasak	कसक	Female	A sweet, tender ache; a heartfelt longing	Hindi	Hindi	80
Kamdhenu	कामधेनु	Female	The divine wish-fulfilling cow	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kashmira	कश्मीरा	Female	Of Kashmir; a woman of the valley of beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu	Sanskrit	80
Kafur	काफ़ूर	Male	Camphor; a fragrant spring of paradise	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Kalakar	कलाकार	Male	An artist; a master of the arts	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	78
Kalavant	कलावन्त	Male	Master of the arts; an accomplished artist	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kalb-e-Ali	कल्ब-ए-अली	Male	Devoted servant of Ali; the faithful one of Ali	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Kalinga	कलिंग	Male	The ancient kingdom of Kalinga; of valiant heritage	Hindi, Sanskrit, Odia	Sanskrit	78
Kalptaru	कल्पतरु	Male	The wish-fulfilling divine tree	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kalyannath	कल्याणनाथ	Male	Lord of auspiciousness; an epithet of Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kamalkant	कमलकान्त	Male	Lord of the lotus; the Sun, or Vishnu	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kamalkishore	कमलकिशोर	Male	The lotus-like youth; the young Krishna	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kamesh	कामेश	Male	Lord of desire; master of love	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Karamullah	करमुल्लाह	Male	The grace and bounty of Allah	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Kashan	काशान	Male	Of Kashan; the city of silk, carpets and rosewater	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Qadeem	क़दीम	Male	Ancient, of old; time-honoured	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Qalb	क़ल्ब	Male	The heart; the centre, and the star at the heart of the Scorpion	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Qamil	क़ामिल	Male	Perfect, complete, accomplished	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Kajjali	कज्जली	Female	Kohl; a dark monsoon cloud; the Kajari folk raga	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	78
Kamleshwari	कमलेश्वरी	Female	Goddess of the lotus; an epithet of Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kamalini	कमलिनी	Female	A lotus pond; a cluster of lotuses	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kajali	काजली	Female	Kohl; the Kajari monsoon folk-song	Hindi	Hindi	78
Kashvika	काश्विका	Female	The radiant, shining little one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kavyashri	काव्याश्री	Female	The grace of poetry; poetic radiance	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kalpavriksha	कल्पवृक्षा	Female	The wish-fulfilling divine tree (feminine)	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kalyanshri	कल्याणश्री	Female	Auspicious grace; the glory of well-being	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kalima	कालिमा	Female	Dark lustre; the deep glow of beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kajri	कजरी	Female	The Kajri monsoon folk-song; kohl-eyed	Hindi	Hindi	78
Kapoori	कपूरी	Female	Fragrant and fair as camphor	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	78
Kalakriti	कलाकृति	Female	A work of art; an artistic creation	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kalpalata	कल्पलता	Female	The wish-fulfilling creeper; divine vine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Qamrani	क़मरानी	Female	Moon-like, lunar; radiant as the moon	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Kafeel	क़फ़ील	Male	A guarantor, sponsor; one who provides and protects	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Kaladhar	कलाधर	Male	Bearer of arts; the moon	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalamkaar	क़लमकार	Male	A wielder of the pen; a writer, author, and artist	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Kalanand	कलानन्द	Male	The joy of the arts; bliss of beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalapreet	कलाप्रीत	Male	Love of the arts; devoted to beauty	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	75
Kalpit	कल्पित	Male	Imagined, created, fashioned	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalpraj	कल्पराज	Male	King of the aeon; lord of the ages	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalrav	कलरव	Male	Sweet birdsong; a soft, melodious murmur	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kancha	कांचा	Male	The dear youngest one; beloved boy	Nepali, Hindi	Nepali-Hindi	75
Karamsheel	कर्मशील	Male	Diligent, industrious; of a hardworking nature	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Karandhar	कर्णधार	Male	A helmsman; a guide and leader	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kathakar	कथाकार	Male	A storyteller; narrator, author	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75

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

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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