Anuradha Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Anuradha nakshatra takes a name that begins with Na, Ni, Nu or Ne, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 91 names with their meanings: 48 for boys, 43 for girls.
Anuradha children are devoted friends who work well within limits. Names of devotion, of the lotus and of friendship carry the nakshatra. Na and Ni give long lists; Nu and Ne are short, so families often take a name from another pada.
| Lord | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Mitra, the god of friendship |
| Symbol | a lotus |
| Moon sign | Scorpio |
| Naming syllables | Na (ना) for pada 1; Ni (नी) for pada 2; Nu (नू) for pada 3; Ne (ने) for pada 4 |
Not sure of the pada? The Baby Name Calculator finds the nakshatra and the pada from the birth date, time and place. The nakshatra itself, its qualities and its lord, is read in the Anuradha nakshatra article.
Pada 1: names beginning with Na (ना)
Pada 1 of Anuradha lies in Scorpio. 36 names begin with Na: 20 for boys and 16 for girls.
Boy names starting with Na
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Nachiketa | नचिकेता | name of a young seekerBoy who questions Yama in the Katha Upanishad |
| Nagendra | नागेन्द्र | lord of serpentsCommon in Nepal |
| Nakul | नकुल | mongooseFourth of the Pandava brothers |
| Nala | नल | name of a king of NishadhaHusband of Damayanti in the Mahabharata |
| Nalin | नलिन | lotus |
| Naman | नमन | bowing, salutation |
| Nandakishor | नन्दकिशोर | young son of NandaA name of Krishna |
| Nandan | नन्दन | son, one who delights |
| Narad | नारद | name of a divine sageSage and devotee of Vishnu |
| Narahari | नरहरि | man lionA name of Vishnu. Common in Nepal |
| Narasimha | नरसिंह | man lionFourth avatar of Vishnu |
| Narayan | नारायण | a name of Vishnu |
| Narendra | नरेन्द्र | king of men |
| Naresh | नरेश | king, lord of men |
| Narottam | नरोत्तम | best among men |
| Nataraj | नटराज | king of dancersShiva as the dancer |
| Navaraj | नवराज | new kingCommon in Nepal. Nepali spelling: Nabaraj |
| Navin | नवीन | new, freshNepali spelling: Nabin |
| Navneet | नवनीत | fresh butterAssociated with the child Krishna |
| Nayan | नयन | eye |
Girl names starting with Na
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Nalini | नलिनी | lotus pond, lotus |
| Namita | नमिता | bowed, humble |
| Namrata | नम्रता | humility, modesty |
| Namya | नम्या | worthy of reverence |
| Nanda | नन्दा | joy, delightA name of Durga |
| Nandana | नन्दना | daughter, one who gladdens |
| Nandika | नन्दिका | giver of joy |
| Nandini | नन्दिनी | daughter, one who delightsName of the wish-granting cow of Vasishtha |
| Nandita | नन्दिता | delighted, happy |
| Narayani | नारायणी | a name of Lakshmi or DurgaAlso a river in Nepal |
| Narmada | नर्मदा | giver of delight, a sacred river |
| Navina | नवीना | new, freshNepali spelling: Nabina |
| Navneeta | नवनीता | fresh butterBengali spelling: Nabanita |
| Navya | नव्या | new, young |
| Nayana | नयना | eye |
| Nayantara | नयनतारा | pupil of the eye, star of the eye |
Pada 2: names beginning with Ni (नी)
Pada 2 of Anuradha lies in Scorpio. 45 names begin with Ni: 22 for boys and 23 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ni
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Nihar | नीहार | mist, dew |
| Nikhil | निखिल | whole, complete |
| Nikunj | निकुञ्ज | bower, grove |
| Nilambar | नीलाम्बर | clad in blueA name of Balarama. Common in Nepal |
| Nilay | निलय | abode, home |
| Nilesh | नीलेश | blue lordA name of Krishna |
| Nilkantha | नीलकण्ठ | blue throatedA name of Shiva |
| Nilotpal | नीलोत्पल | blue lotus |
| Nimesh | निमेष | twinkling of an eye |
| Niraj | नीरज | lotus, born in water |
| Niranjan | निरञ्जन | spotless, without blemishA name of Shiva. Common in Nepal |
| Nirav | नीरव | silent, quiet |
| Nirbhay | निर्भय | fearless |
| Nirmal | निर्मल | spotless, pure |
| Nirupam | निरुपम | without equal |
| Nishant | निशान्त | end of night, dawn |
| Nishchal | निश्चल | steady, unmovingNepali spelling: Nischal |
| Nishikant | निशिकान्त | lord of the night, the moon |
| Nishith | निशीथ | midnight |
| Nityanand | नित्यानन्द | eternal bliss |
| Nripendra | नृपेन्द्र | king of kingsCommon in Nepal |
| Nripesh | नृपेश | lord of kings |
Girl names starting with Ni
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Nidhi | निधि | treasure |
| Niharika | नीहारिका | mist, nebula |
| Nikhila | निखिला | whole, complete |
| Nilakshi | नीलाक्षी | blue eyed |
| Nilam | नीलम | sapphire |
| Nilambari | नीलाम्बरी | clad in blueAlso the name of a raga |
| Nilanjana | नीलाञ्जना | dark blue kohl |
| Nilima | नीलिमा | blueness |
| Nimisha | निमिषा | moment, twinkling of an eye |
| Niraja | नीरजा | lotus, born in water |
| Nirali | निराली | unique, unlike others |
| Niranjana | निरञ्जना | spotless, without blemishRiver where the Buddha attained enlightenment |
| Nirmala | निर्मला | spotless, pure |
| Nirupama | निरुपमा | without equal |
| Nisha | निशा | night |
| Nishita | निशिता | sharpened, keen |
| Nishtha | निष्ठा | devotion, firm faith |
| Nita | नीता | led, guided |
| Niti | नीति | right conduct, wise policy |
| Nitya | नित्या | eternalA name of Durga |
| Nivedita | निवेदिता | offered, dedicated |
| Niyati | नियति | destiny, fate |
| Nritya | नृत्य | dance |
Pada 3: names beginning with Nu (नू)
Pada 3 of Anuradha lies in Scorpio. 2 names begin with Nu: 0 for boys and 2 for girls.
Boy names starting with Nu
No common name begins with this syllable. The other padas below and the Moon sign letters serve instead.
Girl names starting with Nu
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Nupur | नूपुर | anklet |
| Nutan | नूतन | new, fresh |
Pada 4: names beginning with Ne (ने)
Pada 4 of Anuradha lies in Scorpio. 8 names begin with Ne: 6 for boys and 2 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ne
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Naimish | नैमिष | name of a sacred forestNaimisha forest where the Puranas were recited |
| Nainsukh | नैनसुख | delight of the eyesName of the Pahari painter Nainsukh of Guler |
| Naishadh | नैषध | king of the NishadhasEpithet of King Nala in the Mahabharata |
| Naitik | नैतिक | moral, ethical |
| Neminath | नेमिनाथ | lord of the wheel rimTwenty second Jain Tirthankara |
| Netra | नेत्र | eyeCommon in Nepal |
Girl names starting with Ne
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Naina | नैना | eyes |
| Neha | नेहा | love, affection |
When the pada syllable gives no name
The pada syllable is the classical choice. If no name with that sound feels right, the other three syllables of Anuradha come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Scorpio names begin with T, N, Y. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and horoscope matching and use another name every day.
Questions about Anuradha nakshatra names
What letters are used for Anuradha nakshatra baby names?
Anuradha has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Na (ना) for pada 1, Ni (नी) for pada 2, Nu (नू) for pada 3, Ne (ने) for pada 4. The pada the Moon occupied at birth gives the syllable the name begins with.
How do I find the pada of my baby's Anuradha nakshatra?
The Moon crosses one pada in about six hours, so the birth time decides it. Enter the birth date, time and place in the Baby Name Calculator on this site and it names the nakshatra, the pada and the syllable.
Which Moon sign does Anuradha nakshatra belong to?
Anuradha lies in Scorpio. The Moon sign letters are Scorpio: T, N, Y, and a family that names by rashi rather than by pada chooses from these.
Can I choose a name from another pada of Anuradha?
Yes. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so a name from any pada of Anuradha still matches the birth star. The pada syllable is the first choice, the other three padas come next, and the Moon sign letters are the widest net.
How many Anuradha nakshatra names are on this page?
91 names with meanings: 48 for boys, 43 for girls. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
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