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
Avinash	अविनाश	Male	Indestructible, imperishable, immortal	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Ankit	अंकित	Male	Marked, inscribed; distinguished	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Aamira	आमिरा	Female	Princess; prosperous, a leader	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Aanvi	आन्वी	Female	One worthy of being followed; Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Advik	अद्विक	Male	Unique, one of a kind	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Aashiyana	आशियाना	Female	A beautiful home; a cherished nest	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	80
Abhirami	अभिरामी	Female	Goddess Parvati; the ever-pleasing	Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Anindita	अनिन्दिता	Female	Blameless, flawless, beyond reproach	Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Ashwani	अश्वनी	Male	Of the Ashwini star; horse-rider, swift	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Aanika	आनिका	Female	Grace, favour, sweetness	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Aaftab	आफ़ताब	Male	The sun; sunshine, radiance and splendour	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	80
Anubhuti	अनुभूति	Female	Experience, feeling; deep realization	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Atif	आतिफ़	Male	Affectionate, compassionate, kind-hearted	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Amanat	अमानत	Female	A sacred trust; a precious deposit held in safekeeping	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Ambalika	अंबालिका	Female	Little mother; the Mahabharata queen, mother of Pandu	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Azra	अज़रा	Female	Maiden; pure, chaste young woman	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	80
Amaira	अमैरा	Female	Princess; a noble leader	Hindi, Urdu	Modern	80
Amandeep	अमनदीप	Male	Lamp of peace; light of tranquillity	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi-Sanskrit	80
Amanpreet	अमनप्रीत	Male	Love of peace; one devoted to tranquillity	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	80
Asmita	अस्मिता	Female	Self-respect, pride, identity	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Amarnath	अमरनाथ	Male	The immortal lord; Shiva	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Amaya	अमाया	Female	Without illusion, guileless; gentle rain	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	80
Ambar	अम्बर	Male	The sky, the heavens	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Ajeeta	अजिता	Female	Unconquered, invincible	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Amin	अमीन	Male	Trustworthy, faithful, honest	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	78
Ambuja	अम्बुजा	Female	Lotus; epithet of Lakshmi	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Amol	अमोल	Male	Priceless, invaluable	Hindi, Marathi	Hindi	78
Adwita	अद्विता	Female	Unique, matchless; non-dual	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Anshika	अंशिका	Female	A small part; a precious portion	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Anshul	अंशुल	Male	Radiant; a sunbeam, ray of light	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Aashna	आशना	Female	Beloved friend; devoted companion	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	78
Aayra	आयरा	Female	Respectable; noble and awe-inspiring	Hindi, Urdu, English	Modern	78
Adhira	अधीरा	Female	Lightning; spirited, dynamic	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Acharya	आचार्य	Male	Teacher, learned preceptor, guide	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Amisha	अमीशा	Female	Pure, beautiful, honest	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Anagha	अनघा	Female	Sinless, pure; Goddess Parvati	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Aanandi	आनन्दी	Female	Joyful, delightful, blissful	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Antara	अन्तरा	Female	The heart, the inner self; a melody	Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Anupriya	अनुप्रिया	Female	Dearly beloved; the cherished one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Abhijith	अभिजित	Male	Victorious; the all-conquering, a star	Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Anusha	अनुषा	Female	The bright morning; a star	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Abhilash	अभिलाष	Male	Desire, aspiration, longing	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Abhinandan	अभिनंदन	Male	Congratulation, joyful greeting	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Anwesha	अन्वेषा	Female	Quest, search, exploration	Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Apsara	अप्सरा	Female	A celestial nymph; heavenly beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Arpana	अर्पणा	Female	Offering, dedication, surrender	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Ankush	अंकुश	Male	A goad; mastery and control	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Aseema	असीमा	Female	Limitless, boundless, infinite	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Anshuman	अंशुमान	Male	The radiant Sun; possessing rays	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78
Agni	अग्नि	Male	The fire god; sacred, purifying fire	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	78

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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