What syllable starts baby names for Swati Nakshatra Pada 4?

Baby names for Swati Nakshatra Pada 4 start with the Vedic akshara Ta (ता in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 16°40' to 20°00' Libra — 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 Swati Nakshatra?

Swati Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Vayu and ruled by the planet Rahu. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Young sprout blown by wind, Coral, and its traditional meaning is 'Independent, Self-going'. 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 Swati 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. Swati 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, Ta for Swati 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 Swati 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 Ta (ता)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Tanaya	तनया	Female	Daughter (classical Sanskrit)	Hindi	Sanskrit	88
Tanishka	तनिष्का	Female	Gold ornament (modern Sanskrit-derived)	Hindi	Sanskrit	87
Tania	तनिया	Female	Daughter (Tanyā variant); Russian Tanya cross-resonance	Hindi	Sanskrit	87
Tavishi	तविषी	Female	Heaven, ocean, strength	Hindi	Sanskrit	85
Tanmaya	तन्मया	Female	Absorbed in That (feminine)	Hindi	Sanskrit	84
Tanishq	तनिष्क	Female	Gold ornament (unisex usage)	Hindi	Sanskrit	83
Tanushri	तनुश्री	Female	Body of Śrī (beauty/grace)	Hindi	Sanskrit	82
Tavleen	तवलीन	Female	Absorbed in You (Waheguru); Sikh -leen compound	Hindi	Gurmukhi	82
Tasleem	तस्लीम	Female	Salutation, submission (feminine usage)	Urdu	Arabic	79
Tanya	तान्या	Female	Daughter (Sanskrit tanyā); cross-resonance with Russian Tanya	Hindi	Sanskrit	78
Tara	तारा	Female	Star; Bhagavatī Tārā	Hindi	Sanskrit	78
Tavneet	तवनीत	Female	Daily conduct for the Divine; Sikh compound	Hindi	Gurmukhi	78
Talat	तलत	Female	Countenance, appearance (feminine usage)	Urdu	Arabic	78
Tanisha	तनीशा	Female	Aspiration, cherished desire (modern Sanskrit-style)	Hindi	Sanskrit	76
Takshvi	तक्ष्वी	Female	Modern Sanskrit-style feminine (no classical attestation)	Hindi	Sanskrit	76
Tarabai	ताराबाई	Female	Lady Tārā (Maratha honorific)	Hindi	Sanskrit	76
Tavpreet	तवप्रीत	Female	Love for the Divine (Sikh compound)	Hindi	Gurmukhi	76
Tamarai	तमरै	Female	Lotus (Tamil)	Hindi	Tamil	76
Tazeen	तज़ीन	Female	Adornment, decoration	Urdu	Arabic	76
Tahira	ताहिरा	Female	Pure, chaste, virtuous (feminine)	Urdu	Arabic	75
Tanvi	तन्वी	Female	Slender, graceful (feminine form)	Hindi	Sanskrit	75
Tarini	तारिणी	Female	Savior; Bhagavatī Tāriṇī, the deliverer-goddess	Hindi	Sanskrit	75
Tasneem/Tanseem	तस्नीम	Female	Spring of Paradise (Qur'ānic)	Urdu	Arabic	75
Tahniyat	तहनियात	Female	Congratulations, felicitations	Urdu	Arabic	75
Taqdees	तक़दीस	Female	Sanctification, hallowing	Urdu	Arabic	73
Tamali	तमाली	Female	Tamāla tree; the dark-leafed sacred tree (feminine)	Hindi	Sanskrit	73
Tallat	तल्लत	Female	Beauty, appearance-radiance	Urdu	Arabic	73
Tarangi	तरंगी	Female	Wave-bearing; one who carries rhythm	Hindi	Sanskrit	73
Tazkira	तज़किरा	Female	Biographical compendium; remembrance	Urdu	Arabic	73
Tanveer/Tanvir	तनवीर	Male	Illumination, enlightening, spreading light	Urdu	Arabic	72
Tabassum	तबस्सुम	Female	Smile (the gentle restrained smile)	Urdu	Arabic	72
Tapasya	तपस्या	Female	Spiritual discipline, austerity practice	Hindi	Sanskrit	72
Tanuja	तनुजा	Female	Daughter; born from the body	Hindi	Sanskrit	72
Tarpana	तर्पण	Female	Libation; ancestral water-offering	Hindi	Sanskrit	72
Taramati	तारामती	Female	Queen Tārāmatī (wife of King Hariścandra)	Hindi	Sanskrit	72
Tamasa	तमसा	Female	The Tamasā river (Vālmīki's poetic birthplace)	Hindi	Sanskrit	72
Tamanna	तमन्ना	Female	Wish, heart-desire, yearning	Urdu, Hindi	Persian	72
Taranga	तरंगा	Female	Wave (feminine)	Hindi	Sanskrit	71
Tarulata	तरुलता	Female	Tree-creeper; vine entwined with tree	Hindi	Sanskrit	71
Takshashila	तक्षशिला	Female	Ancient city of learning (Taxila)	Hindi	Sanskrit	71
Tanushka	तनुष्का	Female	Beloved-tender body (modern Sanskrit-style)	Hindi	Sanskrit	70
Tvisha	त्विषा	Female	Radiance, splendor (feminine)	Hindi	Sanskrit	70
Tahir	ताहिर	Male	Pure, chaste, virtuous	Urdu	Arabic	70
Tanay	तनय	Male	Son, beloved child	Hindi, Marathi	Sanskrit	70
Talat	तलत	Male	Countenance, face, visage	Urdu	Arabic	70
Tavisha	तविषा	Female	Heaven, strength, cosmic vigor	Hindi	Sanskrit	70
Tarannum	तर्रनुम	Female	Melody, musical rendition	Urdu	Arabic	70
Tarika	तारिका	Female	Little star, starlet	Hindi	Sanskrit	70
Taruna	तरुणा	Female	Young, youthful (feminine)	Hindi	Sanskrit	70
Tarjani	तर्जनी	Female	Index finger; the threatening-finger mudrā	Hindi	Sanskrit	70

About Swati Nakshatra Pada 4

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Ta (Devanagari: ता). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 16°40' to 20°00' Libra — that Swati 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).

Swati Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Vayu
Ruling planet: Rahu
Symbol: Young sprout blown by wind, Coral
Meaning: Independent, Self-going
Sanskrit name: स्वाति

Swati represents independence, flexibility, and adaptability. It signifies free spirit, business acumen, diplomatic skills, and the ability to move with changing circumstances.

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: Libra
Zodiac range: 16°40' to 20°00'
Element (tattva): Air
Movability: Movable
Nature: Deva — the divine class, generally auspicious and universally favorable.
Guna: Tamas — the quality of grounding, stability, and rest.
Shakti (power): Adaptability

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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