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
Aamani	आमनी	Female	The spring season; a cherished wish	Hindi, Urdu	Hindi-Persian	75
Aamaya	आमया	Female	Pleasant; gentle night rain	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Abhigyaa	अभिज्ञा	Female	Wise, perceptive, knowing	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aatmaja	आत्मजा	Female	Daughter; born of the soul	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Archit	अर्चित	Male	Worshipped, revered, honoured	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Adhvika	आध्विका	Female	Unique, matchless	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aryaman	आर्यमन	Male	Noble-minded; the Sun, an Aditya	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Abhigyan	अभिज्ञान	Male	Recognition; deep knowledge and understanding	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Abhinay	अभिनय	Male	Dramatic expression; the art of acting and gesture	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Atulya	अतुल्य	Male	Incomparable, matchless, unequalled	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aadrik	आद्रिक	Male	Mountain; celestial, lofty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Anantya	अनन्त्या	Female	Endless, infinite, eternal	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Arjit	अर्जित	Male	Earned, acquired through effort; well-deserved	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aadishree	आदिश्री	Female	The first blessing; primordial grace	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Avtaar	अवतार	Male	A divine incarnation; the descent of God to earth	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Abeer	अबीर	Male	Fragrant powder of spring; colour, strength	Hindi, Urdu	Sanskrit-Arabic	75
Aanshika	आंशिका	Female	A precious part; a small portion	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Abhi	अभी	Male	Fearless; the present, the now	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aarchita	आर्चिता	Female	Worshipped, honoured, respected	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Abhiram	अभिराम	Male	Pleasing, delightful, lovely	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aarshiya	आर्षिया	Female	Divine, heavenly; of the celestial throne	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Arabic-Persian	75
Aashraya	आश्रया	Female	Shelter, refuge, support	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aavya	आव्या	Female	Clear, crystal, pure	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Adhiraj	अधिराज	Male	Sovereign king, emperor	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Atithi	अतिथि	Female	A guest; the honoured and welcome one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Amritlal	अमृतलाल	Male	Beloved one of nectar; the immortal darling	Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Aadinath	आदिनाथ	Male	The first lord; an epithet of Vishnu, Shiva, and Adinath the Tirthankara	Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati	Sanskrit	75
Altaf	अल्ताफ़	Male	Kindnesses, graces, gentle favours	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Anuroopa	अनुरूपा	Female	Suitable, fitting; of harmonious beauty	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ahsan	अहसान	Male	Kindness, favour, gratitude	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Abrar	अबरार	Male	The pious, the righteous; the virtuous and devoted	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Abhiruchi	अभिरुचि	Female	Refined taste; keen interest, aesthetic sense	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Ayoob	अयूब	Male	The Prophet Job; the model of patience and faith	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	75
Asharfi	अशरफ़ी	Female	A gold coin; precious as gold, noble	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Arabic-Persian	75
Anukriti	अनुकृति	Female	A likeness, image; a work of art	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	75
Archa	अर्चा	Female	Worship; sacred image of a deity	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	74
Ambareesh	अम्बरीष	Male	Lord of the sky; a righteous king	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ambarish	अम्बरीश	Male	King of the sky	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Alpana	अल्पना	Female	Decorative ritual floor art (Bengali)	Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit	Bengali / Sanskrit	72
Anandalakshmi	आनन्दलक्ष्मी	Female	Blissful Lakshmī; goddess of joyful fortune	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anahad	अनहद	Male	The unstruck sound; boundless, infinite	Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anjalika	अञ्जलिका	Female	Arjuna's celestial crescent-headed arrow	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anuragini	अनुरागिणी	Female	She who is devoted, impassioned, loving	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anik	अनिक	Male	An army; grace, splendour	Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aadhira	आधिरा	Female	The moon; lightning, restless grace	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anirvan	अनिर्वाण	Male	Undying, eternal; the unextinguished	Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aarambh	आरम्भ	Male	Beginning, commencement, the start	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Adarsha	आदर्शा	Female	Ideal, perfect; a mirror of virtue	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Amoli	अमोली	Female	Priceless, invaluable	Hindi	Hindi	72
Alankar	अलंकार	Male	Ornament, adornment, embellishment	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72

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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