What syllable starts baby names for Ashwini Nakshatra Pada 4?

Baby names for Ashwini Nakshatra Pada 4 start with the Vedic akshara La (ला in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 10°00' to 13°20' Aries — 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 Ashwini Nakshatra?

Ashwini Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Ashwini Kumaras and ruled by the planet Ketu. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Horse's head, and its traditional meaning is 'Physician to the Gods'. In Pada 4 specifically, the pada element is Fire, 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 Ashwini 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. Ashwini 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, La for Ashwini 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 Ashwini 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 La (ला)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Laljeet	लालजीत	Male	Victory of the beloved; dear victor	Hindi, Punjabi	Persian-Sanskrit	65
Lalla	लल्ला	Male	Dear little boy, beloved child, darling	Hindi, Awadhi, Bhojpuri	Hindi	65
Lateef	लतीफ	Male	Gentle, kind, subtle, refined, gracious	Hindi, Urdu	Arabic-Urdu	65
Lay	लय	Male	Rhythm, harmony; absorption, merging into the divine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Laajawab	लाजवाब	Female	Matchless, peerless, incomparable, superb	Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi	Persian-Arabic	65
Laalitya	लालित्या	Female	Grace, beauty, elegance, charm	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Laavni	लावणी	Female	A graceful Marathi folk song-and-dance form	Marathi, Hindi	Marathi	65
Lajja	लज्जा	Female	Modesty, shyness, bashfulness, grace	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Lakshana	लक्षणा	Female	One with auspicious marks and qualities	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Lakshmana	लक्ष्मणा	Female	A queen of Krishna; the female crane; a medicinal herb	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Laleshwari	लालेश्वरी	Female	The revered Kashmiri saint-poetess	Kashmiri, Hindi	Kashmiri-Sanskrit	65
Lalsimran	लालसिमरन	Female	Beloved remembrance; dear meditation on the Divine	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi-Persian	65
Lavleen	लवलीन	Female	Absorbed, immersed (in divine love)	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi-Sanskrit	65
Laaghav	लाघव	Male	Lightness, agility, dexterity, skill	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Laal Mohan	लाल मोहन	Male	Beloved charmer; dear enchanting one	Hindi, Bengali	Hindi-Sanskrit	62
Laayaq	लायक़	Male	Worthy, capable, deserving, competent	Hindi, Urdu	Arabic-Urdu	62
Lakshmiputra	लक्ष्मीपुत्र	Male	Son of Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Lakshmiraman	लक्ष्मीरमण	Male	Delighter of Lakshmi; Lord Vishnu	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Lalitmohan	ललितमोहन	Male	Graceful charmer; lovely and enchanting	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Lankesh	लंकेश	Male	Lord of Lanka; an epithet of Ravana	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Lavish	लविश	Male	Abundant, lavish, generous	Hindi, English	English	62
Lucky	लक्की	Male	Fortunate, lucky, blessed with good fortune	Hindi, Punjabi, English	English	62
Laghima	लघिमा	Female	Lightness; the yogic power of weightlessness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Latangi	लतांगी	Female	Slender, vine-limbed; one with graceful, creeper-like limbs	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil	Sanskrit	62
Lavanyashree	लावण्यश्री	Female	Grace and beauty; the radiant graceful one	Hindi, Sanskrit, Kannada	Sanskrit	62
Lavika	लविका	Female	A small graceful bird; lovely little one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Lehri	लहरी	Female	A wave, flowing stream; lyrical, carefree grace	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	62
Laajvant	लाजवंत	Male	One possessing modesty; the bashful, graceful one	Hindi, Punjabi	Hindi	60
Laal Behari	लाल बिहारी	Male	The dear one who roams; beloved Krishna	Hindi	Hindi-Sanskrit	60
Laal Gopal	लाल गोपाल	Male	Beloved cowherd; dear Krishna	Hindi	Hindi-Sanskrit	60
Laalmani	लालमणि	Male	Ruby-jewel; the precious red gem	Hindi, Sanskrit	Persian-Sanskrit	60
Labhendra	लाभेंद्र	Male	King of gain; lord of prosperity	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Labhesh	लाभेश	Male	Lord of gain; master of prosperity	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Lafz	लफ़्ज़	Male	Word, utterance, expression	Hindi, Urdu	Arabic-Urdu	60
Lakhdata	लखदाता	Male	Giver of lakhs; the bountiful, generous one	Hindi, Punjabi	Hindi-Sanskrit	60
Lakshak	लक्षक	Male	One who aims, marks, or perceives keenly; an indicator	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Lakshmiwan	लक्ष्मीवान	Male	Possessing Lakshmi; wealthy, prosperous	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Laldeep	लालदीप	Male	Beloved lamp; dear light	Hindi, Punjabi	Persian-Sanskrit	60
Lalesh	लालेश	Male	Beloved lord; dear master	Hindi, Sanskrit	Persian-Sanskrit	60
Lalshankar	लालशंकर	Male	Beloved Shankar; dear Lord Shiva	Gujarati, Hindi	Persian-Sanskrit	60
Lankapati	लंकापति	Male	Lord of Lanka; an epithet of Ravana	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Lovely	लवली	Male	Lovely, beautiful, charming, delightful	Hindi, Punjabi, English	English	60
Laaghvi	लाघवी	Female	Lightness, agility, grace; the nimble one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Laalsa	लालसा	Female	Longing, yearning, ardent desire, aspiration	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Labha	लाभा	Female	Gain, profit, prosperity; the prosperous one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Laldevi	लालदेवी	Female	Beloved goddess; dear divine lady	Hindi	Persian-Sanskrit	60
Lalpriya	लालप्रिया	Female	Dear beloved; cherished darling	Hindi, Sanskrit	Persian-Sanskrit	60
Lasani	लासानी	Female	Unique, peerless, extraordinary, unparalleled	Hindi, Urdu	Arabic-Urdu	60
Latashri	लताश्री	Female	Grace of the creeper; the beautiful vine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60
Lavanyamayi	लावण्यमयी	Female	Full of grace; made of beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	60

About Ashwini Nakshatra Pada 4

The syllable and its origin

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

Ashwini Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
Ruling planet: Ketu
Symbol: Horse's head
Meaning: Physician to the Gods
Sanskrit name: अश्विनी

Ashwini is the first nakshatra in Vedic astrology, symbolizing new beginnings, healing, and swift action. Those born under this nakshatra are known for their quick thinking and pioneering spirit.

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: Aries
Zodiac range: 10°00' to 13°20'
Element (tattva): Fire
Movability: Movable
Nature: Deva — the divine class, generally auspicious and universally favorable.
Guna: Sattva — the quality of purity, harmony, and clarity.
Shakti (power): Emotional sensitivity and nurturing

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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