What syllable starts baby names for Pushya Nakshatra Pada 1?

Baby names for Pushya Nakshatra Pada 1 start with the Vedic akshara Hu (हु in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 3°20' to 6°40' Cancer — 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 Pushya Nakshatra?

Pushya Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Brihaspati and ruled by the planet Saturn. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Cow's udder, Lotus, Arrow, and its traditional meaning is 'Nourisher, The Provider'. In Pada 1 specifically, the pada element is Water, its nature is Deva, and its guna (fundamental quality) is Sattva. These attributes influence the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada.

Is Pushya Nakshatra Pada 1 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. Pushya Pada 1 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, Hu for Pushya Pada 1. 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 Pushya Pada 1 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 Hu (हु)

📖 Syllable: Hu (हु) ♈ 3°20' to 6°40' Cancer 📝 51 Names

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Husain	हुसैन	Male	Handsome, good; the beloved Imam Husain	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	98
Humayun	हुमायूँ	Male	Fortunate, auspicious; the Mughal emperor	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	92
Huma	हुमा	Female	The auspicious phoenix; the bird of fortune	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	92
Humaira	हुमैरा	Female	Rosy, of fair reddish complexion	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	92
Hoor	हूर	Female	A houri; a beautiful celestial maiden of paradise	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	90
Husna	हुस्ना	Female	Beautiful, most lovely; excellence	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	88
Hunar	हुनर	Male	Talent, skill, art	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	85
Huzaifa	हुज़ैफ़ा	Male	The reformer; a revered Companion of the Prophet	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Hoorain	हूरैन	Female	One with beautiful eyes; a fair-eyed houri	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Hooriya	हूरिया	Female	A celestial maiden of paradise; angelic	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Husn	हुस्न	Male	Beauty, loveliness, excellence	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	82
Husnain	हुसनैन	Male	The two beauties; Hasan and Husain	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	82
Huzoor	हुज़ूर	Male	Presence, majesty; an honoured one	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	82
Hunkar	हुंकार	Male	A mighty roar; the resonant sound of power	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Humera	हुमेरा	Female	Rosy, of fair reddish glow	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Hussaini	हुसैनी	Female	Of Imam Husain; a melodious classical raga	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Hurmat	हुरमत	Male	Honour, respect, dignity; sanctity	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Hoorjahan	हूरजहाँ	Female	The celestial maiden of the world; the world's beauty	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Humai	हुमाई	Female	Fortunate, auspicious, lucky; blessed by the Huma bird	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Husnara	हुस्नआरा	Female	Adorned with beauty; the beautiful one	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Hooshyar	हुशियार	Male	Alert, wise, clever and aware	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Hukm	हुक्म	Male	Command, the Divine Order	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi	Arabic	78
Hulas	हुलास	Male	Joy, delight, exuberant happiness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	78
Humaid	हुमैद	Male	Praised, commended; the praiseworthy little one	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Humam	हुमाम	Male	Brave, generous, magnanimous; a noble chief	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Hunarmand	हुनरमंद	Male	Talented, skilled, accomplished	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Husam	हुसाम	Male	A sharp sword; the brave and keen	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Hutabhuj	हुतभुज	Male	The fire-god Agni; consumer of the oblation	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Hutashan	हुताशन	Male	The fire-god Agni; the consumer of oblations	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Hoorunissa	हूरुन्निसा	Female	The houri among women; fairest of women	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Hulasa	हुलासा	Female	Joy, delight, exuberant happiness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	75
Humaida	हुमैदा	Female	Praised, commended; the praiseworthy one	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Humaiza	हुमैज़ा	Female	Intelligent, wise; bright and discerning	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Hunara	हुनरा	Female	Talented, skilled, gifted	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Hurmat	हुरमत	Female	Honour, respect, dignity	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Husniya	हुस्निया	Female	Beautiful, of great loveliness	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Hooman	हूमन	Male	Of good nature, kind; a noble Shahnameh hero	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Hooshang	हुशंग	Male	The wise one; a legendary Persian king	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Hukumat	हुकूमत	Male	Rule, governance, dominion; sovereign authority	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Husool	हुसूल	Male	Attainment, achievement; the accomplishment of a goal	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Hutagni	हुताग्नि	Male	The sacred sacrificial fire of the yajna	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Huvishka	हुविष्क	Male	The great Kushan emperor; a wise ruler	Hindi, Sanskrit	Kushan	72
Huzair	हुज़ैर	Male	A small green leaf; fresh and verdant	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Humani	हुमानी	Female	Humane, kind; of compassionate nature	Urdu, Hindi	Arabic-Urdu	72
Hutashana	हुताशना	Female	The fire-goddess; a yogini of the sacred flame	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Hutashini	हुताशिनी	Female	The full-moon day of Phalguna; the sacred Holi full moon	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Huzaima	हुज़ैमा	Female	Resolve, determination; a noble name	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Huzaina	हुज़ैना	Female	Beautiful, good, lovely	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Hukma	हुकमा	Male	The wise ones; a physician, sage, and scholar	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Hundan	हुंडन	Male	One of the ganas (attendants) of Lord Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	70

About Pushya Nakshatra Pada 1

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Hu (Devanagari: हु). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 3°20' to 6°40' Cancer — that Pushya Nakshatra Pada 1 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).

Pushya Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Brihaspati
Ruling planet: Saturn
Symbol: Cow's udder, Lotus, Arrow
Meaning: Nourisher, The Provider
Sanskrit name: पुष्य

Pushya is considered the most auspicious nakshatra, representing nourishment, spirituality, and discipline. It signifies devotion, protection, and the ability to nurture others.

Pada 1 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: Cancer
Zodiac range: 3°20' to 6°40'
Element (tattva): Water
Movability: Movable
Nature: Deva — the divine class, generally auspicious and universally favorable.
Guna: Sattva — the quality of purity, harmony, and clarity.
Shakti (power): Spiritual nourishment

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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