What syllable starts baby names for Pushya Nakshatra Pada 3?

Baby names for Pushya Nakshatra Pada 3 start with the Vedic akshara Ho (हो in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 10°00' to 13°20' 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 3 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 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. Pushya 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, Ho for Pushya 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 Pushya 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 Ho (हो)

📖 Syllable: Ho (हो) ♈ 10°00' to 13°20' Cancer 📝 42 Names

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Holkar	होलकर	Male	A distinguished Maratha royal house	Hindi, Marathi	Marathi	92
Homi	होमी	Male	Of good name, fortunate; a Parsi name of distinction	Persian, Gujarati, Hindi	Persian-Parsi	88
Hausala	हौसला	Male	Courage, confidence; high-spirited resolve	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Hoshruba	होशरुबा	Female	The snatcher of senses; a ravishing, mesmerising beauty	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	85
Honhar	होनहार	Male	Promising, full of potential; destined for greatness	Hindi	Hindi	82
Hoshyar	होशियार	Male	Alert, wise, clever; sharp and vigilant	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	80
Hoshang	होशंग	Male	The wise one; a legendary Persian king	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	80
Homa	होमा	Female	The sacred fire-offering; the consecrated yajna	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Hausala	हौसला	Female	Courage, confidence; spirited heart	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Honhar	होनहार	Female	Promising, full of potential; destined for greatness	Hindi	Hindi	80
Hosh	होश	Male	Consciousness, awareness; clear mindfulness	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Hotra	होत्र	Male	The invoking priest; the Vedic Hotri who recites the Rigveda	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Hoshmand	होशमंद	Male	Wise, sensible, of good understanding	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Hoshnoor	होशनूर	Male	The light of consciousness; the radiance of awareness	Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi	Persian-Arabic	78
Horil	होरिल	Male	A child of Holi; a beloved dear boy	Hindi, Bhojpuri	Hindi-Bhojpuri	78
Hoshita	होशिता	Female	Conscious, aware; full of presence of mind	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Hoshdar	होशदार	Male	Wise, conscious; one of sound awareness	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Honar	होनर	Male	Honour, respect; an art, a noble accomplishment	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Hauz	हौज़	Male	A reservoir, a tank, a sacred pool	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Homakar	होमकर	Male	Performer of the sacred fire-rite	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Hoshinder	होशिंदर	Male	Lord of consciousness; sovereign of awareness	Punjabi, Hindi	Persian-Punjabi	75
Hoshvinder	होशविंदर	Male	Lord of awareness; the mindful sovereign	Punjabi, Hindi	Persian-Punjabi	75
Homer	होमर	Male	The legendary Greek bard; a great poet of epics	English, Hindi	Greek	75
Horavid	होराविद	Male	A knower of the hora; a Vedic astrologer	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Hausalmand	हौसलमंद	Male	Courageous, spirited; endowed with bravery and high resolve	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian-Arabic	75
Hotri	होत्री	Female	A priestess of the yajna; the invoking voice of the sacred fire	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Hoshini	होशिनी	Female	Intelligent, wise; an aware woman	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Hoshila	होशिला	Female	Alert, aware; of clear mind	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Hoshmand	होशमंद	Female	Wise, sensible; of sound understanding	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	75
Homika	होमिका	Female	A small sacred fire-offering; a tender flame	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Hoshnoor	होशनूर	Female	The light of consciousness; the radiance of awareness	Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi	Persian-Arabic	75
Hotrini	होत्रिणी	Female	A priestess; she who performs the sacred fire-ritual	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Hotar	होतर्	Male	The invoking priest; the chanter of Vedic hymns	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Hotavya	होतव्य	Male	Worthy of being offered into the sacred fire; the holy oblation	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Hoshjeet	होशजीत	Male	Victory of consciousness; triumph of awareness	Punjabi, Hindi	Persian-Punjabi	72
Hautbhuj	हौतभुज	Male	Belonging to Agni; the fire-eater's own	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Hauza	हौज़ा	Female	A pool, a sacred basin	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Honora	होनोरा	Female	Honour, dignity; the honourable one	English, Hindi	Latin	72
Homvati	होमवती	Female	Keeper of the sacred fire-rite; she of the holy flame	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Hoshinder	होशिंदर	Female	Lord of consciousness; sovereign of awareness	Punjabi, Hindi	Persian-Punjabi	72
Hoshvinder	होशविंदर	Female	Lord of awareness; the mindful sovereign	Punjabi, Hindi	Persian-Punjabi	72
Hoshjeet	होशजीत	Female	Victory of consciousness; triumph of awareness	Punjabi, Hindi	Persian-Punjabi	72

About Pushya Nakshatra Pada 3

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Ho (Devanagari: हो). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 10°00' to 13°20' Cancer — that Pushya 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).

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 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: Cancer
Zodiac range: 10°00' to 13°20'
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): Intellectual growth

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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