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
Aabir	आबीर	Male	Fragrant powder of spring; the scent of festivity	Hindi	Sanskrit-Hindi	72
Anavi	अनवी	Female	Kind to people; benevolent	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Angana	अंगना	Female	A graceful woman; a courtyard	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anjika	अंजिका	Female	Blessed, anointed; graceful	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aarohan	आरोहण	Male	Ascending, rising, climbing higher	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aarsh	आर्ष	Male	Saintly; of the sages, sacred	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aayudh	आयुध	Male	A weapon; protector, defender	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Abhijay	अभिजय	Male	Complete victory; triumphant	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anuttara	अनुत्तरा	Female	Unsurpassed, supreme, the best	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aaratrika	आरात्रिका	Female	The dusk lamp of worship; arati	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Achyutam	अच्युतम	Male	The imperishable, infallible one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Areena	अरीना	Female	Peace; pure and holy	Hindi, English	Modern	72
Arika	आरिका	Female	Admired, graceful	Hindi, Sanskrit	Modern	72
Anjan	अंजन	Male	Kohl, collyrium; a sacred mountain	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aryaka	आर्यका	Female	Honoured, noble, respected	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Akhanda	अखण्ड	Male	Unbroken, whole, indivisible	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ashlesh	अश्लेष	Female	Embrace; the Ashlesha star	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ashwina	अश्विना	Female	Child of the stars; light	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aadhya	आध्य	Male	The first; the primordial, the beginning	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ajaatshatru	अजातशत्रु	Male	One whose enemy is not yet born; the invincible	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Athira	अथिरा	Female	Quick as lightning; dynamic	Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Azeema	अजीमा	Female	Great, supreme, magnificent	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	72
Aniket	अनिकेत	Male	One without a fixed home; the free, unbounded spirit	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Adab	अदब	Male	Respect, courtesy, refinement	Urdu, Hindi	Arabic-Urdu	72
Adhinayak	अधिनायक	Male	Supreme leader, commander, sovereign	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Ananay	अनन्य	Male	Unique, peerless; wholly devoted to one	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anal	अनल	Male	Fire; the fire-god Agni	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aagam	आगम	Male	Arrival, coming; sacred scripture	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aanvika	आन्विका	Female	Powerful, complete; discerning	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aakarsh	आकर्ष	Male	Attraction, allure; charming and magnetic	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Adityan	आदित्यन	Male	Son of the Sun; radiant one	Tamil, Hindi	Sanskrit-Tamil	72
Amey	अमेय	Male	Boundless, immeasurable; magnificent	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aakarsha	आकर्षा	Female	Attraction, charm, magnetism	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Amish	अमिष	Male	Pure, honest, guileless	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aayati	आयती	Female	Majestic, dignified; future grandeur	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Abhati	आभाती	Female	Splendorous, shining, radiant	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aparajay	अपराजय	Male	Invincibility; freedom from defeat	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Abhisri	अभिश्री	Female	Surrounded by glory and grace	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Achira	अचिरा	Female	Swift; ever-fresh, lightning-like	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aahladita	आह्लादिता	Female	Delighted, joyous, gladdened	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aashray	आश्रय	Male	Shelter, refuge, support	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Akshada	अक्षदा	Female	Bestower of the imperishable; a divine blessing	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aabheer	आभीर	Male	A cowherd; brave, of the Abhira people	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Amishi	आमिषी	Female	Sincere, guileless, of pure heart	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Amoda	आमोदा	Female	Joy, delight; pervading fragrance	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aadesh	आदेश	Male	Command, message, divine instruction	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anala	अनला	Female	Fire; passionate, radiant energy	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Anchita	अञ्चिता	Female	Honoured, worshipped, revered	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Aalaap	आलाप	Male	Musical prelude; melodious conversation	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	72
Alakh	अलख	Male	The invisible, imperceptible; the formless Supreme	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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