What syllable starts baby names for Pushya Nakshatra Pada 4?

Baby names for Pushya Nakshatra Pada 4 start with the Vedic akshara Da (ड in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 13°20' to 16°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 4 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 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. Pushya 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, Da for Pushya 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 Pushya 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 Da (ड)

📖 Syllable: Da (ड) ♈ 13°20' to 16°40' Cancer 📝 23 Names

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Diana	डायना	Female	The divine; the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt	English, Hindi	Latin	92
Damru	डमरु	Male	Shiva's small drum; the cosmic drum of creation	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	82
Douglas	डग्लस	Male	Dark river; from the dark stream	English, Hindi	Scottish-Gaelic	82
Dalia	डालिया	Female	The dahlia flower; also Hebrew dāliyā 'branch'	English, Hindi	Cross-cultural	80
Damarudhar	डमरुधर	Male	Bearer of the damaru drum; an epithet of Lord Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Dabboo	डब्बू	Male	A beloved pet-name; the cherished little one	Hindi	Hindi	78
Dagar	डगर	Male	A path, a way; the beaten track of life	Hindi	Hindi	78
Darcy	डार्सी	Male	From Arcy; the dark one; of noble bearing	English, Hindi	French-Irish	78
Dustin	डस्टिन	Male	Thor's stone; the brave warrior-stone	English, Hindi	Old Norse	78
Danka	डंका	Female	The drum of renown; fame, proclamation	Hindi, Urdu	Hindi-Urdu	78
Dana	डाना	Female	Wisdom, judgment; a gift	English, Hindi	Cross-cultural	78
Dawn	डॉन	Female	The dawn, daybreak; the first light of morning	English, Hindi	Old English	78
Dakkar	डक्कर	Male	Lord, deity, idol; the worshipful one	Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Punjabi	Sanskrit	75
Doug	डग	Male	Dark river; from the dark stream	English, Hindi	Scottish-Gaelic	75
Dwight	ड्वाइट	Male	The white one, the blond; the fair-haired	English, Hindi	Old English	75
Damru	डमरु	Female	Shiva's small drum; the cosmic drum of creation	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Daali	डाली	Female	A branch, a tender bough; a basket of fruit/flowers	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	75
Dagar	डगर	Female	A path, a way; the beaten track of life	Hindi	Hindi	75
Darcy	डार्सी	Female	From Arcy; the dark one; of noble bearing	English, Hindi	French-Irish	75
Dankapati	डंकपति	Male	Lord of the proclamation drum; master of renown	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	72
Dudley	डडली	Male	Dudda's clearing; an English place-name turned given name	English, Hindi	Old English	72
Daalini	डालिनी	Female	Bearer of branches; she of the tender boughs	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	72
Dulcie	डल्सी	Female	Sweet, gentle; the sweet-natured one	English, Hindi	Latin	72

About Pushya Nakshatra Pada 4

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Da (Devanagari: ड). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 13°20' to 16°40' Cancer — that Pushya 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).

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 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: Cancer
Zodiac range: 13°20' to 16°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): Nurturing care

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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