Hasta Nakshatra Baby Names
Hasta nakshatra is symbolized by the hand, representing skill, dexterity, and the ability to manifest one's desires through effort. Children born under Hasta are traditionally believed to be intelligent, resourceful, hardworking, and possess natural talents in crafts, arts, or healing professions.
Auspicious naming syllables for Hasta
In the Vedic tradition a child's name begins with the sound of their Janma Nakshatra — the constellation the Moon held at birth. Hasta spans four padas (quarters); each maps to one of the syllables above. The precise syllable for your baby depends on the exact pada — find it free here →
What the Hasta birth star means for a name
- Ruling planet
- the Moon
- Presiding deity
- Savitar (the radiant form of the Sun)
- Symbol
- an open hand or palm
Hasta means 'the hand' — the nakshatra of craft and capable making. A name on Pu, Sha, Na, Tha carries a temperament thought to be clever, hardworking and good with detail.
How all 27 birth stars decide a baby's initial — Baby name initials by nakshatra →
Get your baby's exact shortlist
This page lists names for the whole Hasta nakshatra. For your baby's exact pada syllable and a curated ~36-name shortlist with meanings, numerology and a shareable list — use the Namkaran tool.
Find auspicious names — free preview →Hasta Nakshatra Boy Names
Pushkar
PuBlue lotus, sacred lake, one who nourishes
Sanskrit
Purav
PuEast, from the east, melodious
Sanskrit
Punit
PuPure, sacred, holy
Sanskrit
Purushottam
PuSupreme being, best among men, Lord Vishnu
Sanskrit
Shashank
ShaMoon, one with moon-like qualities
Sanskrit
Shashwat
ShaEternal, permanent, everlasting
Sanskrit
Sharvik
ShaPure, auspicious, sacred
Sanskrit
Nakul
NaMongoose, one of the Pandava brothers
Sanskrit
Naveen
NaNew, fresh, young
Sanskrit
Tharun
ThaYoung, youthful, tender
Sanskrit
Thakur
ThaLord, deity, master
Sanskrit
Hasta Nakshatra Girl Names
Puja
PuWorship, prayer, reverence
Sanskrit
Purvi
PuFrom the east, classical melody, morning
Sanskrit
Purnima
PuFull moon, complete, perfect
Sanskrit
Sharvani
ShaGoddess Parvati, born in auspicious moment
Sanskrit
Sharvari
ShaNight, Goddess Durga, twilight
Sanskrit
Shashi
ShaMoon, having moon-like radiance
Sanskrit
Navya
NaNew, young, fresh, praise-worthy
Sanskrit
Nakshatra
NaStar, constellation, celestial body
Sanskrit
Tharini
ThaEarth, savior, protector
Sanskrit
Common questions
What letter should a Hasta nakshatra baby's name start with?
A baby born under Hasta nakshatra is traditionally given a name beginning with one of these sounds: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. The exact syllable depends on the pada (quarter) of the nakshatra the Moon held at birth — DestinIQ's free Namkaran tool computes that precisely from the birth details.
What does the Hasta nakshatra signify?
Hasta nakshatra is ruled by the Moon with Savitar (the radiant form of the Sun) as its presiding deity, and its classical symbol is an open hand or palm. Hasta means 'the hand' — the nakshatra of craft and capable making. A name on Pu, Sha, Na, Tha carries a temperament thought to be clever, hardworking and good with detail.
Are these Hasta names for boys or girls?
Both. This page lists 11 boy names and 9 girl names, each beginning with a Hasta naming syllable, with its meaning and origin.
How do I find my baby's exact nakshatra and naming syllable?
Enter your baby's birth date, time and place in the free Namkaran tool. It computes the Janma Nakshatra and exact pada, gives the precise auspicious syllable, and curates a full shortlist of real names.
Baby names for other nakshatras
Names are curated from established Indian naming traditions and aligned to the Hasta nakshatra syllables — a starting point for your Namkaran, to be chosen alongside your family and traditions.