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
Katib	कातिब	Male	A writer, scribe, secretary; one who records	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Kavyesh	काव्येश	Male	Lord of poetry; master of verse	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Qadardaan	क़द्रदान	Male	One who appreciates worth; an appreciator, a connoisseur	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Qahar	क़हर	Male	Overwhelming might; irresistible force and command	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Qahir	क़ाहिर	Male	Conqueror, subduer; dominant and victorious	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Qamoos	क़ामूस	Male	The deep ocean; the vast depths, a treasury of wisdom	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Qaseed	क़सीद	Male	An ode; a grand poem of praise	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Kalpita	कल्पिता	Female	Imagined, created; the envisioned one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kamalnaina	कमलनैना	Female	The lotus-eyed one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kamalavati	कमलावती	Female	Rich in lotuses; graced like Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kamalapriya	कमलप्रिया	Female	Lover of lotuses; dear as the lotus	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kamalnayani	कमलनयनी	Female	The lotus-eyed one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kashini	काशिनी	Female	The shining, radiant one; the luminous	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalapriya	कलाप्रिया	Female	Lover of the arts; devoted to beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalavanti	कलावन्ती	Female	One rich in the arts; accomplished and graceful	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalpavalli	कल्पवल्ली	Female	The wish-fulfilling creeper; the divine vine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kamalja	कमलजा	Female	Born of the lotus; Goddess Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalamani	कलामणि	Female	Jewel of the arts; a gem of talent	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalashri	कलाश्री	Female	The grace of art; radiant in the arts	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kalinda	कालिन्दा	Female	Of the Kalinda hills; of the Yamuna's source	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kara	कारा	Female	Beloved, dear, pure (cross-cultural)	Hindi, English	Cross-cultural	75
Kangan	कंगन	Female	A bangle; an auspicious ornament	Hindi	Hindi	75
Kanthi	कण्ठी	Female	A necklace of sacred beads; an ornament of devotion	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kavayitri	कवयित्री	Female	A poetess; a woman poet	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kasni	कासनी	Female	The soft lavender hue; the chicory-flower colour	Hindi	Hindi	75
Qasira	क़ासिरा	Female	Modest, of a lowered gaze; chaste and demure	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Qafiya	क़ाफ़िया	Female	A rhyme; the melodious rhyming close of a verse	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Qalbi	क़ल्बी	Female	Of the heart; heartfelt, sincere, from the depths of the heart	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Kaksh	कक्ष	Male	A region, sphere; an orbit	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Kalavan	कलावान	Male	Endowed with art; artistic and talented	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Kamil-uz-Zaman	कामिल-उज़-ज़मान	Male	The accomplished one of the age	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Arabic-Persian	72
Kanishth	कनिष्ठ	Male	The youngest; the cherished little one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Kantha	कंठा	Male	A men's neck-ornament; a sturdy necklace	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi-Hindi	72
Kataar	कटार	Male	A dagger; sharp, valiant, and keen	Hindi	Hindi	72
Qaveem	क़वीम	Male	Upright, straight, sound; firm and strong	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Kamalrupa	कमलरूपा	Female	Lotus-formed; lovely as a lotus	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Kajalika	काजलिका	Female	Little kohl; one with lovely dark-lined eyes	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	72
Kalpini	कल्पिनी	Female	The creative, imaginative one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Kamalaprabha	कमलप्रभा	Female	Radiance of the lotus; lotus-light	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Kamalabha	कमलाभा	Female	Lotus-radiance; glowing like a lotus	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Kalsi	कलसी	Female	A little pitcher; the small sacred pot	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	72
Kaksha	कक्षा	Female	An orbit, a sphere; one's own realm	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Karamati	करामती	Female	Miraculous; graced with wonders	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Kadak	कड़क	Male	Strong, sturdy, firm; sharp and robust	Hindi, Punjabi	Hindi-Punjabi	70
Kalabaaz	कलाबाज़	Male	A nimble acrobat; a skilful performer	Hindi, Urdu	Hindi-Persian	70
Kalap	कलाप	Male	A bundle; a peacock's tail; an ornament	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70
Carter	कार्टर	Male	One who transports; a maker of carts	English, Hindi	English	65

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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