What syllable starts baby names for Mrigashira Nakshatra Pada 4?

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

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Krishan	कृष्ण	Male	Lord Krishna; the dark all-attractive divine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	98
Kiran	किरण	Male	A ray of light; a sunbeam	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	95
Kiran	किरण	Female	A ray of light; a sunbeam	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	95
Kirti	कीर्ति	Female	Fame, glory, renown	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	92
Kishori	किशोरी	Female	A young maiden; an epithet of Radha	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	92
Kriti	कृति	Female	A creation; a work of art or accomplishment	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	92
Kirti	कीर्ति	Male	Fame, glory, renown	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	92
Kishan	किशन	Male	Lord Krishna; the dark, enchanting one	Hindi	Hindi	92
Kishore	किशोर	Male	A youth; the young one, the adolescent	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	92
Kiara	कियारा	Female	Bright, radiant; graceful and lovely	Hindi, English, Italian	Cross-cultural	92
Kirtan	कीर्तन	Male	Devotional song; praise of the divine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	90
Krish	कृष	Male	Short form of Krishna; the dark, charming one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	90
Kinjal	किंजल	Female	The bank of a river; a riverside; a lotus stamen	Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	88
Kinza	किंज़ा	Female	A hidden treasure; precious and cherished	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	88
Kirtana	कीर्तना	Female	Devotional song; praise of the divine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Krittika	कृत्तिका	Female	The Krittika Nakshatra; the Pleiades star-cluster	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Kriya	क्रिया	Female	Action, sacred practice; purposeful deed and rite	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Kirit	किरीट	Male	A crown, a diadem; the resplendent one	Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati	Sanskrit	85
Kirpa	किरपा	Male	Grace, mercy, divine blessing	Punjabi, Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Punjabi	85
Kirpa	किरपा	Female	Grace, mercy, divine blessing	Punjabi, Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Punjabi	82
Kinshuk	किंशुक	Male	The flame-of-the-forest flower (palash)	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kirandeep	किरणदीप	Male	Lamp of light; a radiant shining lamp	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	82
Kirat	किरत	Male	A hunter; a hill-dweller; an epithet of Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi	Sanskrit	82
Kinnari	किन्नरी	Female	A celestial musician-maiden; a divine lute	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Kira	किरा	Female	A ray; a lady; the bright one	Hindi, English, Russian	Cross-cultural	82
Kirandeep	किरणदीप	Female	Lamp of light; a radiant shining lamp	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	80
Kiranmala	किरणमाला	Female	A garland of light-rays; a string of sunbeams	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	80
Kirtilata	कीर्तिलता	Female	Creeper of glory; flourishing fame	Hindi, Sanskrit, Maithili	Sanskrit	80
Kishwar	किश्वर	Female	A country, realm, region; one's domain	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	80
Christopher	क्रिस्टोफर	Male	Bearer of Christ; one who carries the light	English, Hindi	Greek	80
Kiranjeet	किरणजीत	Male	Victory of light; one who conquers with radiance	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	80
Kiranjot	किरणजोत	Male	The flame of light; a radiant lamp	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	80
Kiranpreet	किरणप्रीत	Male	Love of light; one devoted to radiance	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	80
Kirtiman	कीर्तिमान	Male	Famous, renowned; full of glory	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Kishwar	किश्वर	Male	A country, realm, region; one's domain	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	80
Kinara	किनारा	Female	The shore, the bank; a safe haven	Hindi, Urdu, Persian	Persian	80
Kiranjot	किरणजोत	Female	The flame of light; a radiant lamp	Punjabi, Hindi	Sanskrit-Punjabi	78
Kirtika	कीर्तिका	Female	The renowned one; little glory	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kirtimala	कीर्तिमाला	Female	Garland of glory; a string of honours	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kirtishri	कीर्तिश्री	Female	The grace and glory of fame	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Krida	क्रीड़ा	Female	Play, sport, joyful pastime; divine play	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Qibriya	किब्रिया	Female	Greatness, majesty; supreme glory	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Kimaya	किमया	Female	A miracle; the divine; that which is full of wonder	Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi	Sanskrit	78
Chris	क्रिस	Male	Bearer of Christ; an English short (Chris/Kris)	English, Hindi	Greek-English	78
Kirtivardhan	कीर्तिवर्धन	Male	One who increases glory; enhancer of fame	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kinkini	किंकिणी	Female	A small tinkling bell; an anklet-bell	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kinshuka	किंशुका	Female	The flame-of-the-forest flower (palash)	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kirana	किरणा	Female	A ray of light; a sunbeam (feminine)	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Kirtirekha	कीर्तिरेखा	Female	A line of glory; the streak of fame	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Kinnar	किन्नर	Male	A celestial musician; a divine being	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75

About Mrigashira Nakshatra Pada 4

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Ki (Devanagari: की). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 3°20' to 6°40' Gemini — that Mrigashira 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).

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 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: Gemini
Zodiac range: 3°20' to 6°40'
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): Emotional exploration

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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