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Hindu Baby Boy Names: 300+ Vedic Names With Meanings
Hindu baby boy names with meanings - 300+ Vedic, Puranic, modern and rare names, from Aadhar to Zehaan, plus the nakshatra letter rules for naming a boy.
Choosing a name for your baby boy is one of the most meaningful decisions you will make for him. A Hindu name usually carries three things at once – a meaning, a family tradition, and the sound of the child’s birth star. This page gives you 300+ Hindu baby boy names with meanings, arranged so you can browse by meaning, by tradition (Vedic, Puranic, modern, rare), or by the letter you have been given.
Selecting a name for a newborn (Namkaran) is one of the most important samskaras in Hindu Dharma. It is usually held on the 11th or 12th day after birth, after the family has seen the baby’s birth chart (Kundali in Vedic astrology). In most traditions the priest reads the syllable (akshar) from the baby’s birth nakshatra, and the family then chooses a name that starts with that sound – so the name is both beautiful and auspicious for the child.
Looking for a name that fits your baby and the birth star? Use our Baby Name Calculator – it is free.
Popular Hindu baby boy names include Aarav (peaceful), Aarush (first ray of the sun), Vivaan (full of life), Advik (unique), Atharv (knowledge), Vihaan (dawn), Arjun (bright and courageous), Dhruv (the pole star), Rudra (a name of Lord Shiva), Ishaan (the sun), Reyansh (ray of light) and Vedant (ultimate knowledge). A good name is easy to say, carries a meaning the family is happy to repeat for a lifetime, and fits the letter given for the baby’s birth star.
What is a Vedic baby boy name?
A Vedic baby boy name is drawn from the Vedic tradition – the Vedas and Upanishads, the names of Vedic deities (Agni, Surya, Varuna), the sages (rishis) and Vedic virtues such as knowledge, light, strength and truth. Its meaning can be traced to a Sanskrit root, a scripture or a named deity. Names like Agastya, Atharv, Aryaman, Vedant, Rishi and Yajur belong to this group.
Popular Hindu Baby Boy Names
These are the names parents are choosing most often right now. Each one is a genuine given name with a meaning you can trace back to Sanskrit:
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aarav
peaceful
2
Aarush
first ray of the sun
3
Atharv
knowledge
4
Advik
unique; exclusive
5
Vihaan
dawn; morning
6
Dhruv
pole star; immovable
7
Rudra
the roarer
8
Vedant
works on vedanta philosophy
9
Ayaan
gift of god
10
Aryan
noble; high born
11
Raghav
lord Rama
12
Kabir
great or mighty
13
Aditya
sun god
Cannot decide on a name? Tell the calculator your baby’s birth details and it will suggest names that start with the right syllable, each with its meaning.
300+ Hindu baby boy names with meanings, from Aadarsh to Yuvraj
Nakshatra naming syllables
108 in total – 27 nakshatras x 4 padas, each pada with its own akshar
Namkaran timing
the 10th or 12th day after birth (Manusmriti 2.30); Paraskara Grihya Sutra describes the 10th day
Where the first letter comes from
the pada of the baby’s birth nakshatra – the Moon’s position at the moment of birth
Classical form of a boy's name
an even number of syllables, two or four (Paraskara Grihya Sutra 1.17)
Calculator
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Vedic Baby Boy Names
What makes a name Vedic? Three things: it comes from Sanskrit, it is tied to the Vedas or to the Vedic pantheon (Agni, Surya, Varuna, Usha, the rishis), and its meaning describes a quality the Vedas value – knowledge, light, truth, strength, speech. Names of the Vedic sages are a rich source: the family is literally naming the child after the people who preserved the texts.
S.N.
Vedic name
Meaning
1
Aadhi
earth; first god
2
Aatreya
container of glory
3
Aditya
sun god
4
Anvay
joined; integration
5
Aryan
noble; high born
6
Atharv
knowledge
7
Ayaan
gift of god
8
Balveer
powerful
9
Chakradhar
bearer of the sacred discus
10
Chakresh
lord Vishnu; bearer of discus
11
Chandra
radiant; lustrous moon
12
Chirayu
long-lived and immortal
13
Chyavan
ancient; energetic sage
14
Dhruv
pole star; immovable
15
Gautam
bright light
16
Ikshin
eyes
17
Indra
king of gods; thunderbolt
18
Kalmasa
a form of Agni
19
Om
sacred syllable; universe
20
Rishi
great yogi
21
Tarak
star liberator
22
Tejas
radiance brilliance
23
Trilok
three worlds
24
Vedant
works on vedanta philosophy
Puranic and Traditional Hindu Boy Names
Names of the Puranas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are the most loved layer of Hindu naming. They are familiar across India, they already carry a story, and most of them are two or four syllables – the classical shape recommended for a boy’s name.
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aadir
origin; beginning
2
Aakesh
lord of the sky
3
Aarush
first ray of the sun
4
Aastik
who has faith in god
5
Anish
supreme
6
Dakshesh
ruler of daksha
7
Deepesh
lord of light
8
Dev
god or divine
9
Devak
god or divine
10
Dhruv
pole star; immovable
11
Dipen
lord of the lamp
12
Galav
to worship
13
Gautam
bright light
14
Girik
lord Shiva; heart of gods
15
Giriraj
lord of mountains
16
Girish
lord of the mountain
17
Gopal
cow herd
18
Hansik
one of the many names of lord Shiva
19
Haren
destroyer of sorrow
20
Harij
dissolve
21
Harish
lord of joy
22
Harith
Surya’s horse; lion; green color
23
Ibhan
lord Ganesh
24
Ibhanan
elephant faced
25
Ijay
victorious
26
Irish
Vishnu
Modern Hindu Baby Boy Names
Modern Hindu names keep the Sanskrit meaning but shorten or soften the sound, which makes them easy to say at school and abroad. Aarav, Vivaan, Advik, Vihaan, Reyansh and Kiaan are good examples: ancient roots, modern rhythm.
S.N.
Modern name
Meaning
1
Aadarsh
ideal
2
Aadeep
light; spiritual
3
Abhav
lord Shiva
4
Abhinaash
indestructible
5
Abhinash
actor
6
Adhira
brave or fearless
7
Adith
lord of the sun
8
Advik
unique; exclusive
9
Atharv
knowledge
10
Atith
to exceed
11
Badal
cloud
12
Brahma
the creator; one who is vast
13
Dipanshu
ray of light
14
Divit
immortal
15
Ekansh
whole; complete
16
Falan
fruitful
17
Gahan
the lord of gracious
18
Grahish
lord of planets
19
Guhan
the ultimate law of things
20
Haksh
bright or luminous
21
Hariz
horizon
22
Harshil
joyful
23
Harshit
happy; joyous
24
Ihaan
leader; pioneer
Rare and Unique Hindu Baby Boy Names
If you want a name your son will not share with three classmates, this is the section to browse. These names are uncommon but real – each has a meaning and a source, and each is genuinely used as a given name in India.
S.N.
Rare name
Meaning
1
Aadarsh
ideal
2
Aadeep
light; spiritual
3
Aadhi
earth; first god
4
Aadir
origin; beginning
5
Aadiv
delicate
6
Aakav
shape or form
7
Aastik
who has faith in god
8
Aatreya
container of glory
9
Abhav
lord Shiva
10
Abhinaash
indestructible
11
Abhinash
actor
12
Adarsa
ideal; perfection
13
Adhira
brave or fearless
14
Adith
lord of the sun
15
Advik
unique; exclusive
16
Atharv
knowledge
17
Atith
to exceed
18
Brahma
the creator; one who is vast
19
Buddha
enlightened one
20
Chandradhwaj
moon-bannered lord Kartikeya
21
Chandraditya
combined moon and sun
22
Chandrahas
joyous as the shining moon
23
Charudesh
of a beautiful abode
24
Chinmoy
of pure consciousness
Short Hindu Boy Names (Two Syllables)
The Grihya Sutra tradition describes a boy’s name with an even number of syllables, and two syllables is the easiest length of all: short to write, quick to call out, and easy to say in any language. Here are short names of up to five letters.
S.N.
Short name
Meaning
1
Aadhi
earth; first god
2
Aadir
origin; beginning
3
Aadiv
delicate
4
Aahan
dawn; sunrise
5
Aakar
form or shape
6
Aakav
shape or form
7
Aanan
appearance; face
8
Aarav
peaceful
9
Abhav
lord Shiva
10
Adith
lord of the sun
11
Advik
unique; exclusive
12
Agni
fire
13
Aloka
vision; sight
14
Anay
grace of god
15
Anil
wind
16
Anish
supreme
17
Anmol
precious; valuable
18
Anvay
joined; integration
19
Arit
praised
20
Arnav
ocean
21
Arpit
to donate
22
Aryan
noble; high born
23
Atith
to exceed
24
Ayaan
gift of god
Baby Boy Names by Meaning
Many parents start from the meaning rather than the sound – a name that says light, strength, peace or knowledge. Every name below is taken from the list on this page, so the meaning shown here is the same meaning used in the main table. A name can honestly belong to more than one group – Aditya is both a sun name and a light name.
Names Meaning Lord Shiva
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Abhav
lord Shiva
2
Girik
lord Shiva; heart of gods
3
Hansik
one of the many names of lord Shiva
4
Lingan
lingam; symbol of Shiva
5
Mahesh
great lord; Shiva
6
Parmesh
lord of the universe; Vishnu/Shiva
Names Meaning Lord Vishnu
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Chakresh
lord Vishnu; bearer of discus
2
Irish
Vishnu
3
Madhav
honey-like; Vishnu
4
Mayan
magician; illusion; Vishnu
5
Parmesh
lord of the universe; Vishnu/Shiva
6
Waman
Vishnu's dwarf form
Names Meaning the Sun
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aarush
first ray of the sun
2
Adhithiya
another name for sun god Surya
3
Adith
lord of the sun
4
Aditya
sun god
5
Chandraditya
combined moon and sun
6
Harith
Surya’s horse; lion; green color
7
Saurya
sun; brave
8
Surya
sun
Names Meaning the Moon
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Chandra
radiant; lustrous moon
2
Chandradhwaj
moon-bannered lord Kartikeya
3
Chandraditya
combined moon and sun
4
Chandrahas
joyous as the shining moon
5
Chandresh
lord of the crescent moon
6
Jarnu
moon
7
Jyanshu
moon
8
Kalap
totality; bundle; moon
9
Sashank
moon
Names Meaning Light and Radiance
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aadeep
light; spiritual
2
Aahan
dawn; sunrise
3
Aarush
first ray of the sun
4
Chandrahas
joyous as the shining moon
5
Chirag
bright guiding lamp
6
Deep
light
7
Deepesh
lord of light
8
Dipanshu
ray of light
9
Dipen
lord of the lamp
10
Dipesh
lord of light
11
Gautam
bright light
12
Haksh
bright or luminous
13
Kiran
ray of light
14
Onir
dream; shining
15
Prajwal
shining
16
Rayaan
ray of light
Names Meaning Knowledge and Wisdom
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Abhimanyu
brave; intelligent
2
Atharv
knowledge
3
Chyavan
ancient; energetic sage
4
Dhir
wise
5
Jigyanshu
one who seeks knowledge; full of curiosity
6
Nitish
wise; intelligent
7
Subodh
good knowledge; sound advice
8
Viaan
wisdom or knowledge
9
Viyaan
special knowledge
Names Meaning Strength and Power
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Balveer
powerful
2
Darshish
strong; powerful
3
Dhiren
strong one
4
Kabir
great or mighty
5
Kush
grass or strength
6
Yuvan
young; strong; healthy
Names Meaning Courage and Victory
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aadijay
the first victory
2
Abhaya
fearless
3
Abhijeet
victorious
4
Abhimanyu
brave; intelligent
5
Adhira
brave or fearless
6
Ijay
victorious
7
Jaineel
victory over gems
8
Jairaj
victorious ruler
9
Jay
victory
10
Jayraj
lord of victory
11
Jishnu
victorious
12
Manbir
brave at heart; courageous
13
Saurya
sun; brave
14
Veer
brave
Names Meaning Blessing and Prosperity
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aayushman
blessed with long life
2
Anay
grace of god
3
Ishan
son; lord of wealth
4
Jambha
wealth deity
5
Jatin
the auspicious one
6
Laksh
aim; goal; prosperity
7
Nihal
joyous; successful; blessed
8
Sriansh
wealth
Names Meaning King and Ruler
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aadhav
ruler
2
Dakshesh
ruler of daksha
3
Ekaraj
sovereign king
4
Indra
king of gods; thunderbolt
5
Ish
lord or ruler
6
Jairaj
victorious ruler
7
Kaanishk
king Kanishka; name of a Kushan emperor
8
Kansa
evil king of Mathura
9
Koman
prince or young man
10
Manish
lord of mind; king
11
Naresha
king; ruler
12
Parikshit
one who examines; a king of the Kuru line, son of Abhimanyu
13
Prabhu
master; prince
14
Raj
king; royal
15
Yuvraj
young king
Names Meaning Ocean and Water
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Aarnav
ocean; air
2
Arnav
ocean
3
Badal
cloud
4
Maari
rain god Indra
5
Neer
water
6
Neeraj
lotus; water lily
7
Sujal
pure water of lotus
8
Varun
god of water
Names Meaning Flowers and Nature
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Ilan
tree
2
Kalpak
a heavenly tree
3
Keya
yellow flower; similar to kiya
4
Kunal
lotus; young
5
Neeraj
lotus; water lily
6
Sujal
pure water of lotus
7
Tamal
ashoka tree
Hindu Boy Names by Rashi and Nakshatra
In Vedic tradition the name is not chosen from the date of birth but from the position of the Moon at the moment of birth. The Moon sits in one of the 27 nakshatras, and inside that nakshatra in one of four padas (quarters) – 108 syllables in all. The pada decides the sound the name should begin with, which is why the family priest asks for the exact birth time before suggesting a name.
27 nakshatras x 4 padas = 108 naming syllables. Our nakshatra akshar guide lists every pada and its letters.
If you follow the rashi (Moon sign) method instead, you get a wider set of starting letters – both systems are traditional, and many families use the rashi letters when the exact birth time was not recorded.
Want the syllable for your baby? The Baby Name Calculator works out the nakshatra, the pada and the letter from the birth details.
Find a name that fits your baby. Enter the date, time and place of birth – the calculator gives you the nakshatra, the starting syllable and a list of names that match.
Six steps, in the order most families actually do it:
1. Get the birth details right The syllable comes from the Moon’s position at birth, so the date, the exact time and the place all matter. Even a few minutes can move the Moon from one pada to the next one.
2. Find the nakshatra and the pada There are 27 nakshatras and each has four padas, which gives 108 naming syllables. Our nakshatra akshar (name letter) guide lists all of them, nakshatra by nakshatra.
3. Collect names that start with that sound Use the letter as a filter, not as a limit: dozens of names – traditional, modern and rare – can begin with the same syllable.
4. Check the meaning of every shortlisted name A name should mean something you would happily explain to your son. Prefer names whose meaning can be traced to a Sanskrit root, a scripture or a named deity.
5. Say the name out loud, in every language of the family A name that is easy for the family, the school and the passport office is a name the child will not have to explain for the rest of his life.
6. Test it with the surname Say the full name, write it, and check that it does not become awkward, unintentionally funny, or hard to spell.
Once you have settled on the name, the next family ceremony is usually Annaprasana – the first grains. Between them, the name is what the family uses every single day, so keep the shortlist small and say each name out loud a few times.
Complete List: 300+ Hindu Baby Boy Names (A to Z)
The full list, arranged by the first letter. Use the jump links below if you already have the letter from your baby’s nakshatra or rashi.
separating the chaff from the grain in a mortar or act of threshing
12
Kanha
a name of Lord Krishna
13
Kanj
the beauty of the world
14
Kansa
evil king of Mathura
15
Karan
pilot; helper; companion
16
Kashik
shinning one, brilliant
17
Kavin
smart; clever; beautiful
18
Kerat
pure work
19
Keya
yellow flower; similar to kiya
20
Kiran
ray of light
21
Koman
prince or young man
22
Kumara
youthful
23
Kuna
good; virtuous
24
Kunal
lotus; young
25
Kundan
pure gold; refined
26
Kush
grass or strength
Hindu Boy Names Starting with L
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Lagan
wedding; dedication; affection
2
Lajjak
modesty or shyness
3
Lakhan
mark or sign
4
Lakit
beautiful; elegant
5
Laksa
number; count; aim
6
Laksh
aim; goal; prosperity
7
Lakshay
goal; target; ambition
8
Lalit
charming; beautiful; lively
9
Lemar
red; red clay; mars planet
10
Lingan
lingam; symbol of Shiva
11
Lohit
red; made of copper; mars
Hindu Boy Names Starting with M
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Maari
rain god Indra
2
Madana
god of love; desire
3
Madhav
honey-like; Vishnu
4
Madhup
bee; honey eater; attractive
5
Magan
devoted; competent
6
Mahesh
great lord; Shiva
7
Manbir
brave at heart; courageous
8
Manish
lord of mind; king
9
Mayan
magician; illusion; Vishnu
10
Milan
meeting; union; friendship
11
Mohit
enchanted; captivated; Ganesh
12
Moksh
liberation; salvation
Hindu Boy Names Starting with N
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Nakul
one of the five Pandava brothers, twin of Sahadeva
2
Naman
name; greeting; kindness
3
Naresha
king; ruler
4
Naveen
new; fresh; young
5
Nayan
eye; vision; sight
6
Neer
water
7
Neeraj
lotus; water lily
8
Nihal
joyous; successful; blessed
9
Ninit
gift of god
10
Nitesh
lord of truth; righteous leader
11
Nitin
morality; constant; righteousness
12
Nitish
wise; intelligent
Hindu Boy Names Starting with O
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Om
sacred syllable; universe
2
Onir
dream; shining
Hindu Boy Names Starting with P
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Parikshit
one who examines; a king of the Kuru line, son of Abhimanyu
2
Parmesh
lord of the universe; Vishnu/Shiva
3
Partha
descendant of prithu; arjuna
4
Piyush
nectar; immortal
5
Prabhu
master; prince
6
Praheel
happiness
7
Prajwal
shining
8
Pranav
sacred
9
Pratik
image or symbol of god
10
Praveen
skilled; trained
11
Prayas
effort
12
Punit
pure
13
Punya
virtuous; good work
14
Purav
east direction
Hindu Boy Names Starting with R
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Ragha
type of singing
2
Raghav
lord Rama
3
Rahul
conqueror of all miseries
4
Raj
king; royal
5
Ranveer
hero of battle
6
Rayaan
ray of light
7
Rijil
love
8
Rishi
great yogi
9
Rohan
ascending
10
Ronit
song; chant
11
Roshan
light; splendid
12
Rudra
the roarer
13
Rujal
simple; mermaid
14
Rupesh
lord of beauty
Hindu Boy Names Starting with S
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Sahil
guide/ leader
2
Sakash
illumination
3
Saket
heaven
4
Samaksh
one who is near
5
Sanket
signal
6
Sashank
moon
7
Sashwat
eternal or immortal
8
Satish
god of truth
9
Satyan
truth or truthful
10
Saurya
sun; brave
11
Shiv
one of the supreme god
12
Shrut
known; glorious
13
Siddhartha
accomplished
14
Sriansh
wealth
15
Subhash
who is good at speech
16
Subodh
good knowledge; sound advice
17
Sujal
pure water of lotus
18
Sukul
sprung from a noble family
19
Sunil
dark; very blue
20
Surya
sun
21
Swapnil
dreamy; dreamlike
22
Swarnim
golden or radiant
Hindu Boy Names Starting with T
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Tamal
ashoka tree
2
Tanmay
absorbed immersed
3
Tarak
star liberator
4
Tarun
young youth
5
Tejas
radiance brilliance
6
Tirtha
sacred pilgrimage
7
Trilok
three worlds
8
Tushar
frost snow
Hindu Boy Names Starting with U
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Udarsh
brimming
2
Umang
desire
3
Utkarsh
energetic
4
Utsav
celebration
Hindu Boy Names Starting with V
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Varun
god of water
2
Vedant
works on vedanta philosophy
3
Veer
brave
4
Viaan
wisdom or knowledge
5
Vihaan
dawn; morning
6
Viraaj
brilliant; shining
7
Viyaan
special knowledge
Hindu Boy Names Starting with W
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Waman
Vishnu's dwarf form
Hindu Boy Names Starting with Y
S.N.
Name
Meaning
1
Yash
glory; fame
2
Yatan
devotee
3
Yatin
religious; devotion
4
Yuvan
young; strong; healthy
5
Yuvraj
young king
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions parents ask most often about Hindu baby boy names.
How do I choose a Hindu baby boy name?
Start with the tradition: most Hindu families take the first syllable from the baby’s birth nakshatra, and then shortlist names that begin with that sound. After that, compare the meanings, how easily the name is said in the languages your family speaks, and how it sounds with the surname. Our baby name calculator does the syllable step for you in a minute.
What are some popular Hindu baby boy names?
Popular choices today include Aarav (peaceful), Aarush (first ray of the sun), Vivaan (full of life), Advik (unique), Atharv (knowledge), Vihaan (dawn), Arjun (bright and courageous), Dhruv (the pole star), Ishaan (the sun), Rudra (Lord Shiva) and Reyansh (ray of light).
Which Hindu boy names are associated with Lord Shiva?
Rudra, Shankar, Mahesh, Neelkanth, Girish, Ishaan, Harish, Haren, Girik, Bhairav and Abhav are all connected with Lord Shiva – some are his own names, others describe him (the blue-throated one, the lord of the mountains). See the full list in the names by meaning section above.
Which Hindu boy names are associated with Lord Vishnu?
Vishnu, Hari, Narayan, Keshav, Madhav, Govind, Vasudev, Anay, Ijay and Parmesh are linked with Lord Vishnu. The Vishnu Sahasranama (the thousand names of Vishnu) is the classical source for most of them.
Do Hindu baby names have to start with the nakshatra letter?
Traditionally the naming name does. The Apastamba Grihya Sutra speaks of giving the child a nakshatra name, and the priest works out the syllable from the pada the Moon occupied at birth. Many families keep that as the formal or ceremonial name and also use a second everyday name.
When is the naming ceremony (namkaran) held?
Manusmriti 2.30 places namkaran on the tenth or the twelfth day after birth, on an auspicious tithi and nakshatra, and the Paraskara Grihya Sutra describes the naming on the tenth day. In practice most families hold it on the eleventh or twelfth day, or within the first month.
How many syllables should a boy’s name have?
The Grihya Sutra tradition prefers an even number of syllables for a boy – two or four, as in Dhruva, Arjun, Vedant or Abhimanyu. Names of two syllables are the easiest to say and spell, which is why so many popular Hindu boy names are short.
Are Sanskrit names the same as Hindu names?
Not exactly. Sanskrit is the language most Hindu names come from, but a Hindu name can also be a regional form (Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu), a modern spelling of a Sanskrit name, or the popular name of a deity. What makes a name Hindu is its meaning and its place in the tradition, not only the language of its spelling.
How can I find a unique Hindu baby boy name?
Look at the rarer end of the list – names tied to a particular sage, river, mountain or a less-used name of a deity, such as Aatreya, Kalap, Sudarshan or Adarsa. Then check three things: the meaning, how easy the name is to pronounce, and (if you follow the tradition) that it starts with the syllable given for the birth star.
What does the first letter of a Hindu name depend on?
It depends on the pada of the birth nakshatra – the quarter the Moon occupied at the moment of birth. That is why 27 nakshatras give 108 syllables, and why the birth time matters as much as the birth date.
Is the Baby Name Calculator free?
Yes. The Hindu Baby Name Calculator on VedicFeed is free to use: enter the baby’s date, time and place of birth, and it works out the nakshatra, the pada and the starting syllable, then suggests names that fit.
Sources and References
The classical rules and dates quoted on this page come from these texts:
Manusmriti 2.30 – The naming ceremony is performed on the tenth or the twelfth day after birth, on an auspicious tithi, muhurta and nakshatra (translation by Ganganath Jha).
Manusmriti 2.33 – A name should be easy to pronounce, not harsh, clear in meaning, pleasing and auspicious – the test this list uses when it flags a name as unsuitable.
Paraskara Grihya Sutra 1.17 – On the tenth day the father gives the name: two syllables or four for a boy, an odd number of syllables ending in a long vowel for a girl.
Apastamba Grihya Sutra – Speaks of giving the child a nakshatra name – the origin of naming from the birth star.
VedicFeed nakshatra akshar guide – The complete 27 nakshatra x 4 pada syllable table used by our calculator.
