Pushya Nakshatra Baby Names
Pushya nakshatra is considered the most auspicious of all nakshatras, symbolizing nourishment, growth, and spiritual wisdom. Children born under Pushya are traditionally believed to be caring, nurturing, responsible, and blessed with prosperity, often becoming respected figures in their communities.
Auspicious naming syllables for Pushya
In the Vedic tradition a child's name begins with the sound of their Janma Nakshatra — the constellation the Moon held at birth. Pushya 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 Pushya birth star means for a name
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Presiding deity
- Brihaspati (guru of the gods)
- Symbol
- a cow's udder, a lotus
Pushya is considered the most auspicious nakshatra for beginnings — the star of nourishment and protection. Names on Hu, He, Ho, Da honour a child seen as steady, caring and spiritually inclined.
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 Pushya 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 →Pushya Nakshatra Boy Names
Hemant
HeEarly winter season; gold-like; auspicious time
Sanskrit
Hemanth
HeGold; winter season; precious as gold
Sanskrit
Hukum
HuOrder; command; divine will
Hindi
Daksh
DaCompetent; skilled; able and intelligent
Sanskrit
Darsh
DaVision; sight; handsome appearance
Sanskrit
Damodar
DaName of Lord Krishna; one with rope around waist
Sanskrit
Hovind
HoProtector; one who defends; guardian
Sanskrit
Hoshang
HoWise; intelligent; conscious and aware
Persian
Darpan
DaMirror; reflection; one who reflects truth
Sanskrit
Hemang
HeOne with golden body; part of gold
Sanskrit
Pushya Nakshatra Girl Names
Hema
HeGolden; made of gold; precious
Sanskrit
Hetal
HeFriendly; cheerful; loving and caring
Gujarati
Hetvi
HeLove; affection; purpose of life
Sanskrit
Huma
HuBird of paradise; fortunate; auspicious bird
Persian
Daksha
DaCapable; talented; daughter of Daksha Prajapati
Sanskrit
Darshana
DaVision; seeing; divine sight or blessing
Sanskrit
Daya
DaCompassion; kindness; mercy and sympathy
Sanskrit
Hemali
HeGolden; one adorned with gold
Sanskrit
Damini
DaLightning; conquering; brilliant and radiant
Sanskrit
Danika
DaMorning star; Venus; bringer of light
Sanskrit
Common questions
What letter should a Pushya nakshatra baby's name start with?
A baby born under Pushya nakshatra is traditionally given a name beginning with one of these sounds: Hu, He, Ho, Da. 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 Pushya nakshatra signify?
Pushya nakshatra is ruled by Saturn with Brihaspati (guru of the gods) as its presiding deity, and its classical symbol is a cow's udder, a lotus. Pushya is considered the most auspicious nakshatra for beginnings — the star of nourishment and protection. Names on Hu, He, Ho, Da honour a child seen as steady, caring and spiritually inclined.
Are these Pushya names for boys or girls?
Both. This page lists 10 boy names and 10 girl names, each beginning with a Pushya 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 Pushya nakshatra syllables — a starting point for your Namkaran, to be chosen alongside your family and traditions.