What syllable starts baby names for Krittika Nakshatra Pada 1?

Baby names for Krittika Nakshatra Pada 1 start with the Vedic akshara A (अ in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 26°40' Aries to 30°00' 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 Krittika Nakshatra?

Krittika Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Agni and ruled by the planet Sun. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Razor, Axe, or Flame, and its traditional meaning is 'The Cutter'. In Pada 1 specifically, the pada element is Fire, its nature is Rakshasa, and its guna (fundamental quality) is Rajas. These attributes influence the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada.

Is Krittika 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. Krittika Pada 1 has a Rakshasa 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, A for Krittika 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 Krittika 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 A (अ)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Abhedya	अभेद्य	Male	Impenetrable, indivisible; invincible	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aachman	आचमन	Male	The sacred sip; ritual purification	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aadhir	आधीर	Male	Restless, spirited; eager	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Amatya	अमात्य	Male	A minister; a wise counsellor of the king	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Anasuri	अनसूरी	Female	The non-envious one; an epithet of Goddess Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Almast	अलमस्त	Male	Carefree, blissfully joyous; free-spirited	Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi	Persian-Urdu	65
Aandaleeb	आंदलीब	Male	The nightingale, the bulbul	Urdu, Hindi	Persian-Arabic	65
Allahrakha	अल्लारखा	Male	Protected and kept by Allah; God's own	Urdu, Hindi	Urdu	65
Aagamanika	आगमनिका	Female	The welcome arrival; a herald	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aaganaya	आगणया	Female	A precious, welcome arrival	Hindi	Modern	65
Aarit	आरित	Male	One who seeks the right path	Hindi	Modern	65
Avsar	अवसर	Male	Opportunity; the right and favourable moment	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Avikal	अविकल	Male	Perfect, complete, flawless, intact	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aarnik	आर्णिक	Male	Morning sun; early light	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	65
Aavish	आविष	Male	Manifest, revealed; openly present	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aakarshak	आकर्षक	Male	Attractive, charming, magnetic	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Abhas	अभास	Male	Splendour, light; awareness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aaraalya	आराल्या	Female	Worshipper of the sun	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	65
Aadar	आदर	Male	Respect, regard, honour, esteem	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aarini	आरिणी	Female	Adventurous; full of energy	Hindi	Modern	65
Abhradeep	अभ्रदीप	Male	Lamp of the clouds; lightning	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aashirya	आशिर्या	Female	Blessed; from the land of God	Hindi, Urdu	Modern	65
Aavesh	आवेश	Male	Fervour, passionate intensity; inspired absorption	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aayanna	आयन्ना	Female	A mirror; clear reflection	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	65
Aditri	आदित्रि	Male	The foremost; auspicious	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	65
Anjaam	अंजाम	Male	Outcome, conclusion; accomplishment, fulfilment	Urdu, Hindi	Persian-Urdu	65
Advaya	अद्वया	Male	Oneness, the united	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Agendra	अग्रेंद्र	Male	King of mountains; the Himalaya	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Anumat	अनुमत	Female	Approved, consented, sanctioned	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Anumodika	अनुमोदिका	Female	One who approves, endorses, and applauds	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Agnikumar	अग्निकुमार	Male	Son of fire; the fiery youth	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Aagaz	आग़ाज़	Male	A beginning, the start; a fresh commencement	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	65
Akalank	अकलंक	Male	Spotless, blameless, pure	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Akeelesh	अकीलेश	Male	Lord of the universe	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	65
Akshath	अक्षथ	Male	Indestructible, unharmed	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Akshobhya	अक्षोभ्य	Male	Unshakeable, serene, imperturbable	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Alagan	अलगन	Male	Handsome, beautiful	Tamil, Hindi	Tamil	65
Amalendu	अमलेंदु	Male	Pure as the moon; spotless moon	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	65
Amandas	अमनदास	Male	Servant of peace	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi-Sanskrit	65
Aranam	अरणम्	Female	Ornament (modern Marathi/Hindi usage); peaceably / without strife (Sanskrit araṇa); Veda, sacred scripture (Tamil ஆரணம் āraṇam)	Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil	Sanskrit / Tamil	65
Ameyatma	अमेयात्मा	Male	Of immeasurable soul; boundless spirit	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Anirvin	अनिर्विन	Male	Undisturbed, calm, content	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	62
Abham	अभम	Male	Fearless, bold	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	62
Adhikshit	अधीक्षित	Male	Watched over, guided, supervised	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Aksharanand	अक्षरानन्द	Male	The bliss of the imperishable	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Aahwaanit	आह्वानित	Male	The invited, the summoned	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Abhijvala	अभिज्वाला	Male	Blazing forth, radiant flame	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Adhirit	अधिरित	Male	Resting upon truth; well-supported	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	62
Ambuv	अम्बुव	Male	Of the waters; pure and life-giving	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62
Akay	अकाय	Male	Bodiless; an epithet of the Supreme Spirit	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	62

About Krittika Nakshatra Pada 1

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara A (Devanagari: अ). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 26°40' Aries to 30°00' Aries — that Krittika 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).

Krittika Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Agni
Ruling planet: Sun
Symbol: Razor, Axe, or Flame
Meaning: The Cutter
Sanskrit name: कृत्तिका

Krittika is associated with fire, purification, and sharp intelligence. People born under this nakshatra have a cutting nature, strong willpower, and the ability to remove obstacles.

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: Aries
Zodiac range: 26°40' to 30°00'
Element (tattva): Fire
Movability: Mixed
Nature: Rakshasa — the demonic class, powerful but requires careful Muhurta consultation.
Guna: Rajas — the quality of activity, passion, and dynamism.
Shakti (power): Power to burn and purify

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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