Hasta Nakshatra Baby Names
In Vedic astrology, the Hasta nakshatra is the 13th of the 27 lunar mansions, falling within Virgo (Kanya). Its ruling planet is Moon, presiding deity Savitar, and symbol the Open hand. Children born under this nakshatra are traditionally marked by skill, craft, wit.
Traditional Hindu naming aligns a child's first syllable (akshara) with their birth nakshatra. The starting sounds for Hasta are Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. Below are 279 names from NameRoot's corpus that match these aksharas, sorted by cultural tier and popularity.
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Names in this set
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Signals scored
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Tier-1 cultural classics
Navya
Sanskrit · Hindu
Young, new, worthy of praise
Nathan
Hebrew · Jewish
A royal-line name important to Christian readings of Davids house
Naomi
Hebrew · Christian
Pleasant, delightful, the sweetness of a life well-lived
Shaurya
Sanskrit · Hindu
Valour, heroic courage, the bravery that charges forward without calculating the odds
Natalie
English · Christian
Born on Christmas day, birthday of the Lord, from Latin
Shanaya
Sanskrit · Hindu
First ray of the sun, the eminent one
Natasha
Russian · Christian
Born on Christmas day, the child whose arrival celebrates the Nativity
Naser
Arabic · Muslim
Helper, victorious supporter
Narendra
Telugu · Hindu
King of men
Shai
Hebrew · Jewish
Gift, the one given
Punam
Punjabi · Hindu
Full moon, the bright night
Thao
Vietnamese · Buddhist
Filial, respectful, herb
Putu
Indonesian · Hindu
Grandchild / first-born alternative (Balinese Hindu)
Nancy
English · Christian
Grace, favour
Nathaniel
Hebrew · Christian
Gift of God, the guileless one
Naoki
Japanese · Buddhist
Upright tree
Nayeli
Spanish · Christian
I love you
Narinder
Punjabi · Sikh
Lord of men, ruler over humanity
Nahyun
Korean · Buddhist
Graceful virtue
Shaina
Hebrew · Jewish
Beautiful
Narges
Persian · Muslim
Narcissus, daffodil
Sharanya
Telugu · Hindu
Refuge, shelter
Puspa
Indonesian · Muslim
Flower (Sanskrit-Indonesian)
Nagendra
Telugu · Hindu
King of nagas
Shahrukh
Persian · Muslim
Face of a king, from Persian shah (king) and rukh (face, cheek), a name of royal…
Purnima
Sanskrit · Hindu
Full moon
Naksh
Sanskrit · Hindu
Moon and mark, from Sanskrit naksa meaning star or mansion of the moon, the etymological…
Shanti
Sanskrit · Hindu
Peace, the deep stillness that settles when all conflict has dissolved
Nanak
Punjabi · Sikh
A foundational Sikh historical name associated with Guru
Naida
Bosnian · Muslim
Bosniak Muslim name
Nairi
Armenian · Christian
Named for Nairi, the ancient land of the Armenian highlands recorded in Assyrian…
Narine
Armenian · Christian
Woman, feminine grace, from the Armenian root nar
Nazani
Armenian · Christian
Delicate, graceful, coquettish, from the Armenian root naz denoting tender charm
Narsai
Aramaic · Christian
Honours Saint Narsai, the fifth-century poet-theologian of the Church of the East called…
Nahrain
Aramaic · Christian
Two rivers, from Aramaic nahrain, Mesopotamia personified as the land between the Tigris…
Naoko
Japanese · Buddhist
Honest child
Naava
Hebrew · Jewish
Beautiful, pleasant
Shalin
Sanskrit · Jain
Modest, well-mannered, cultured
Naseer
Arabic · Muslim
Helper, the supporter
Naresh
Sanskrit · Hindu
Lord of men, the king
Pushpavati
Sanskrit · Jain
Full of flowers, abundantly blossoming
Navreet
Punjabi · Sikh
New way, fresh tradition
Thanvi
Sanskrit · Hindu
Slender, delicate
Thanmay
Sanskrit · Hindu
Absorbed, immersed
Pui-Yee
Chinese · Buddhist
Cantonese-HK Pui-Yee
Natascha
German · Christian
Born on Christmas Day, a German form of the Russian Natasha, ultimately from Latin…
Purificación
Spanish · Christian
Purification, from Latin purificatio (a cleansing), a Marian devotional name honouring…
Naël
Arabic · Muslim
One who acquires, achiever
Thanusha
Sanskrit · Hindu
Slender, delicate
Nakula
Indonesian · Hindu
Fourth Pandava, twin of Sahadeva (Mahabharata-wayang)
Naira
Arabic · Muslim
Shining, brilliant, radiant
Shahbaz
Persian · Muslim
Royal falcon, the king's hawk, from Persian shah, king, and baz, falcon
Nayeon
Korean · Buddhist
Graceful and beautiful
Naitik
Sanskrit · Hindu
Ethical and moral, righteous in conduct, from Sanskrit naitika, derived from niti meaning…
Shane
English · Christian
God is gracious, an anglicised form of Irish Seán
Nabeel
Arabic · Muslim
Noble, distinguished, high-born
Navyansh
Sanskrit · Hindu
New part, fresh fragment
Shayan
Urdu · Muslim
Worthy and deserving, fitting for honour, from Persian shayan, derived from the verb…
Naheed
Persian · Muslim
Lofty, elevated, Venus
Tharani
Sanskrit · Hindu
Earth, the supporter
Tharunya
Telugu · Hindu
Youth, the prime of life
Shaheer
Arabic · Muslim
Famous, well-known, renowned
Navleen
Punjabi · Sikh
Navleen means 'absorbed in newness/devotion'
Naoto
Japanese · Shinto
Honest person, upright human
Pushpamary
Tamil · Christian
Tamil Catholic compound name combining Pushpa ('flower' in Sanskrit-Tamil) and Mary (the…
Nana
Akan · Christian
King, queen, grandparent
Shakeeb
Arabic · Muslim
Patient, steadfast, one who endures
Natalia
Latin · Christian
From Latin natalis (of birth, natal; born at Christmas)
Namdev
Marathi · Hindu
Lord of names
Nafiseh
Persian · Muslim
Precious, exquisite, the feminine of Arabic and Persian nafis, describing something…
Shanthala
Kannada · Hindu
Tranquil, peaceful
Sharmila
Sanskrit · Hindu
Modest, bashful, the grace of restraint
Thaddeus
Greek · Christian
An apostolic list name preserved in the gospel traditions
Shahnewaz
Persian · Muslim
Royal melody, king's music
Naila
Arabic · Muslim
She who achieves and attains
Naureen
Urdu · Muslim
Two lights, a doubled radiance, from Arabic-Persian nurayn
Nam
Vietnamese · Buddhist
South
Naqeeb
Arabic · Muslim
Leader and chief, a representative of the people, from the Arabic root n-q-b
Nazrul
Bengali · Muslim
A culturally central Bangladeshi Muslim masculine name, anchored above all in Kazi Nazrul…
Nayonika
Sanskrit · Jain
With beautiful eyes
Nash
English · Christian
By the ash tree, from Middle English atten ash
Shatabdi
Bengali · Hindu
Century, centennial
Shabari
Sanskrit · Hindu
The tribal devotee
Nakkeeran
Tamil · Hindu
The bold-tongued one
Pushpam
Tamil · Christian
Flower
Nadia
Slavic · Christian
Hope, the quiet certainty that tomorrow holds something better
Nazia
Urdu · Muslim
Proud and honoured, carried with dignity, a feminine name drawn from Arabic-Persian…
Shahmeer
Urdu · Muslim
Royal chief, a prince-like leader, from Persian shah, king, joined to mir, the Arabic…
Puneeth
Kannada · Hindu
Purified, made clean, spiritually refined, from a Sanskritic root meaning to cleanse or…
Shahbanu
Persian · Bahai
Queen, empress
Shawn
English · Christian
God is gracious, an anglicised phonetic spelling of Irish Seán
Nabhan
Persian · Bahai
Alert, noble, one who is aware
Shayla
English · Christian
From the fairy palace, from Irish Síle (Sheila) + a modern suffix
Shamima
Bengali · Muslim
Fragrance, the pleasant scent carried on a passing breeze
Thamarai
Tamil · Hindu
Lotus
Nasima
Bengali · Muslim
Gentle breeze, the feminine of Arabic nasim (a soft moving breath of air), evoking the…
Sharmeen
Bengali · Muslim
Modest and bashful, marked by a gentle reserve
Shazia
Urdu · Muslim
Rare and exceptional, unusually set apart in worth or beauty
Naeema
Urdu · Muslim
Comfort and blessing, the soft ease of a life made gentle
Nandana
Malayalam · Hindu
Joy-giving and delightful, one who brings gladness to others
Sharath
Kannada · Hindu
Autumn, the clear and cool season after the rains
Nala
Swahili · Christian
Successful, beloved
Shatrughna
Sanskrit · Hindu
Slayer of enemies
Narada
Sanskrit · Hindu
Giver of wisdom
Thalia
Greek · Christian
Blooming, the Muse of comedy whose laughter echoes through every theatre
Naeem
Arabic · Muslim
Bliss, comfort, the one who lives in ease and grace
Shankar
Sanskrit · Hindu
Bestower of happiness, Shiva in his most benevolent and gift-giving form
Naveen
Sanskrit · Hindu
New, fresh, modern, the quality of being perpetually current
Pugazh
Tamil · Hindu
Fame, praise, honored reputation
Shaked
Hebrew · Jewish
Almond tree in bloom, from the Hebrew shaked, the first tree to flower in the Israeli…
Naman
Sanskrit · Hindu
Salutation, the act of bowing with respect
Nazanin
Persian · Muslim
Delicate, charming, beloved
Shahid
Arabic · Muslim
Witness, one who testifies to the truth
Nahid
Persian · Muslim
Venus, the radiant planet
Nakshatra
Sanskrit · Hindu
Star, constellation, the lunar mansion that determines character and destiny in Vedic…
Navjot
Punjabi · Sikh
New light, the fresh flame that burns brightest
Nawal
Arabic · Muslim
Gift, bestowment, the grace received without having to ask
Putri
Malay · Muslim
Princess, daughter, the cherished girl of the family
Nabil
Arabic · Bahai
Noble, distinguished, a man of refined character and elevated conduct
Shadi
Persian · Muslim
Joy, happiness
Shahriar
Persian · Muslim
King, sovereign ruler
Shalini
Sanskrit · Hindu
Graceful, modest, well-bred, from the Sanskrit shalini (possessing dignity, decorous),…
Shahin
Persian · Muslim
Royal falcon
Nasir
Arabic · Muslim
Helper, the one who arrives when needed most
Nayana
Sanskrit · Hindu
Eyes, sight
Puja
Sanskrit · Hindu
Worship and the act of devotional offering
Shahram
Persian · Muslim
Joy of the king
Shahrokh
Persian · Muslim
Royal face, kingly countenance
Shapur
Persian · Muslim
A royal Persian name tied to kingship and lineage
Shahrzad
Persian · Muslim
City-born, also a classic literary heroine's name, from Shahrzad (Scheherazade), the…
Nanami
Japanese · Buddhist
Seven seas, from Japanese nana (七, seven) and mi (海, sea), with an alternate writing…
Shams
Arabic · Muslim
The sun, the blazing celestial body that governs the day
Nada
Arabic · Muslim
Dew, and by extension generosity, from Arabic nada
Naamjot
Punjabi · Sikh
Light of the Divine Name, from the Punjabi compound naam (the Divine Name) and jot…
Nastaran
Persian · Muslim
Wild rose
Shahla
Persian · Muslim
Dark-eyed, of beautiful deep-toned eyes
Shahrbanu
Persian · Muslim
A queenly Persian name, lady of the realm
Shabad
Punjabi · Sikh
The sacred word, the revealed hymn, from Punjabi shabad
Thanh
Vietnamese · Buddhist
Azure sky and luminous clarity
Najib
Arabic · Muslim
Noble, high-born, distinguished, from the Arabic root n-j-b (to be noble)
Naseem
Arabic · Muslim
A breeze, gentle fresh air, from the Arabic root n-s-m (to breathe softly), shared with…
Shahd
Arabic · Muslim
Honey
Nadim
Arabic · Muslim
A companion, an intimate friend in conversation, from the Arabic root n-d-m (to keep…
Naji
Arabic · Muslim
Safe, delivered, rescued, from the Arabic root n-j-w (to be saved), shared with najah,…
Shakir
Arabic · Muslim
Grateful, one who recognises every blessing
Nazli
Persian · Muslim
Delicate, graceful, gently coy, from Persian nazli, built on naz (grace) with the…
Shaghayegh
Persian · Muslim
Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh
Shakiba
Persian · Muslim
Patient, steadfast, composed, from Persian shakiba, drawn from the verb shakibidan, to…
Nariman
Persian · Muslim
A heroic Iranian name of great strength, from Avestan nairya-manah, of manly or…
Naam
Punjabi · Sikh
The Divine Name, from Punjabi naam, a core Sikh spiritual term bound up with remembrance…
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It falls within Virgo (Kanya), is ruled by Moon, and is presided over by the deity Savitar. Its symbol is the Open hand, and traditionally children born under this nakshatra are characterised by skill, craft, wit.
Which starting letters or syllables match the Hasta nakshatra?
The four aksharas for Hasta are Pu, Sha, Na, Tha — one per pada (quarter) of the nakshatra. A name beginning with any of these syllables is traditionally considered well-aligned for a child born under this birth star.
How does NameRoot use nakshatra in scoring names?
NameRoot scores every name across six signals, one of which is birth-star compatibility. Enter your child's date, time, and place of birth in the app, and NameRoot will tell you which nakshatra they're under and prioritise names whose starting syllable matches the recommended aksharas — alongside meaning, numerology, phonetics, and heritage scoring.
Are nakshatra-aligned names only for Hindu families?
Nakshatra is a Vedic concept rooted in Hindu astronomy, and is most commonly used in Hindu naming. NameRoot surfaces it as one input among many — families from any tradition can choose to use it or ignore it. The 6-signal score is built so any one signal can be weighted or skipped.