Magha Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Magha nakshatra takes a name that begins with Ma, Mi, Mu or Me, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 133 names with their meanings: 58 for boys, 72 for girls and 3 that serve either.
Magha carries the ancestors and a natural authority. Its children are proud and loyal to the family line. Names of kings, of light and of the lineage sit well, and the Ma syllable gives one of the longest lists on this site.
| Lord | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Pitris, the ancestors |
| Symbol | a royal throne |
| Moon sign | Leo |
| Naming syllables | Ma (मा) for pada 1; Mi (मी) for pada 2; Mu (मू) for pada 3; Me (मे) 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 Magha nakshatra article.
Pada 1: names beginning with Ma (मा)
Pada 1 of Magha lies in Leo. 63 names begin with Ma: 26 for boys and 38 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ma
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Madan | मदन | love, the god of loveA name of Kamadeva |
| Madhav | माधव | descendant of MadhuA name of Krishna; common in Nepal |
| Madhu | मधु | honey, sweetfor a boy or a girl |
| Madhukar | मधुकर | honey maker, bee |
| Madhusudan | मधुसूदन | slayer of the demon MadhuA name of Krishna |
| Mahadev | महादेव | great godA name of Shiva |
| Mahavir | महावीर | great heroA name of Hanuman; also the 24th Jain Tirthankara |
| Mahendra | महेन्द्र | great IndraA name of Indra; common in Nepal |
| Mahesh | महेश | great lordA name of Shiva |
| Mahipal | महीपाल | protector of the earth, king |
| Makarand | मकरन्द | nectar of flowers |
| Malay | मलय | the sandalwood mountains of the south |
| Manas | मानस | mind; the lake Manasarovar |
| Manav | मानव | human, descendant of Manu |
| Mangal | मङ्गल | auspicious; the planet MarsThe planet Mars as a deity |
| Manik | माणिक | rubyCommon in Nepal |
| Manish | मनीष | thoughtful, wise |
| Manmohan | मनमोहन | enchanting the mindA name of Krishna |
| Manohar | मनोहर | captivating the mind |
| Manoj | मनोज | born of the mind, loveA name of Kamadeva |
| Manu | मनु | thinking, wiseProgenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition |
| Markandeya | मार्कण्डेय | son of MrikanduA sage devoted to Shiva |
| Maruti | मारुति | son of the wind godA name of Hanuman |
| Mayank | मयंक | the moon |
| Mayukh | मयूख | ray of light |
| Mayur | मयूर | peacock |
Girl names starting with Ma
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Madalasa | मदालसा | languid with joyQueen who taught her sons in the Markandeya Purana |
| Madhavi | माधवी | a spring flowering creeperA name of Lakshmi |
| Madhu | मधु | honey, sweetfor a boy or a girl |
| Madhubala | मधुबाला | sweet maiden |
| Madhumati | मधुमती | rich in honey; name of a river |
| Madhumita | मधुमिता | sweet as honey |
| Madhuri | माधुरी | sweetness, charm |
| Madhurima | मधुरिमा | sweetness |
| Madri | माद्री | princess of MadraMother of Nakula and Sahadeva in the Mahabharata |
| Mahadevi | महादेवी | great goddessA name of Parvati |
| Mahalakshmi | महालक्ष्मी | great LakshmiA form of the goddess Lakshmi |
| Mahasweta | महाश्वेता | very white, pureA name of Saraswati |
| Mahati | महती | great; the vina of Narada |
| Maheshwari | माहेश्वरी | consort of the great lordA name of Parvati |
| Mahi | मही | the earthHindi spelling: माही |
| Mahima | महिमा | greatness, glory |
| Mala | माला | garland |
| Malati | मालती | jasmine flower |
| Malavika | मालविका | princess of MalavaHeroine of a play by Kalidasa |
| Malini | मालिनी | wearing a garland |
| Mallika | मल्लिका | jasmine |
| Mamata | ममता | affection, motherly loveCommon in Nepal |
| Manasa | मनसा | born of the mindGoddess of snakes worshipped in Bengal |
| Manasvi | मनस्वी | intelligent, high minded |
| Mandakini | मन्दाकिनी | the Ganga of heavenAlso a Himalayan river |
| Mandavi | माण्डवी | name of a princess of MithilaWife of Bharata in the Ramayana |
| Mangala | मङ्गला | auspiciousA name of Parvati |
| Manini | मानिनी | proud, self respecting woman |
| Manisha | मनीषा | wisdom, thoughtCommon in Nepal |
| Manjari | मञ्जरी | cluster of blossoms |
| Manju | मञ्जु | lovely, pleasant |
| Manjula | मञ्जुला | lovely, charming |
| Manjushree | मञ्जुश्री | lovely splendourBodhisattva of wisdom tied to the Kathmandu Valley legend; used in Nepal |
| Manorama | मनोरमा | delighting the mind |
| Mansi | मानसी | of the mind |
| Maya | माया | illusion, divine powerA name of Durga; common in Nepal |
| Mayavati | मायावती | possessing divine powerName taken by Rati, wife of Pradyumna |
| Mayuri | मयूरी | peahen |
Pada 2: names beginning with Mi (मी)
Pada 2 of Magha lies in Leo. 24 names begin with Mi: 11 for boys and 14 for girls.
Boy names starting with Mi
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mihir | मिहिर | the sun |
| Milan | मिलन | meeting, unionCommon in Nepal |
| Milind | मिलिन्द | bee |
| Mithilesh | मिथिलेश | lord of MithilaA name of King Janaka |
| Mithun | मिथुन | a pair; the sign Gemini |
| Mitra | मित्र | friend; the sunA Vedic deity paired with Varuna |
| Mridul | मृदुल | soft, gentle |
| Mrigank | मृगाङ्क | the moon, deer marked |
| Mrigendra | मृगेन्द्र | lion, king of beastsCommon in Nepal |
| Mrinal | मृणाल | lotus stalkfor a boy or a girl |
| Mrityunjay | मृत्युञ्जय | conqueror of deathA name of Shiva |
Girl names starting with Mi
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mihika | मिहिका | mist, fog |
| Mimansa | मीमांसा | inquiry, deep reflection |
| Mina | मीना | fishCommon in Nepal |
| Minakshi | मीनाक्षी | fish eyedA name of Parvati, worshipped at Madurai |
| Mira | मीरा | oceanMirabai, saint poet devoted to Krishna |
| Mitali | मिताली | friendship |
| Mithila | मिथिला | the land of MithilaKingdom of Janaka where Sita was born |
| Mitravinda | मित्रविन्दा | one who finds friendsA wife of Krishna |
| Mridula | मृदुला | soft, gentle |
| Mrigakshi | मृगाक्षी | doe eyed |
| Mrignayani | मृगनयनी | doe eyed |
| Mrinal | मृणाल | lotus stalkfor a boy or a girl |
| Mrinalini | मृणालिनी | lotus plant |
| Mrinmayi | मृण्मयी | made of earth |
Pada 3: names beginning with Mu (मू)
Pada 3 of Magha lies in Leo. 23 names begin with Mu: 13 for boys and 10 for girls.
Boy names starting with Mu
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mudgal | मुद्गल | name of a Vedic sageRishi of the Rigveda, founder of the Maudgalya line |
| Mudit | मुदित | glad, delighted |
| Muktanand | मुक्तानन्द | bliss of liberation |
| Mukteshwar | मुक्तेश्वर | lord of liberationA name of Shiva |
| Muktinath | मुक्तिनाथ | lord of liberationVishnu shrine in Mustang, Nepal; mainly used in Nepal |
| Mukul | मुकुल | bud, blossom |
| Mukunda | मुकुन्द | giver of liberationA name of Vishnu or Krishna |
| Muni | मुनि | sage, ascetic |
| Munindra | मुनीन्द्र | chief of sagesA name of the Buddha |
| Munish | मुनीश | lord of sages |
| Murali | मुरली | fluteThe flute of Krishna |
| Muralidhar | मुरलीधर | holder of the fluteA name of Krishna |
| Murari | मुरारि | enemy of the demon MuraA name of Krishna |
Girl names starting with Mu
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mookambika | मूकाम्बिका | the silent mother goddessGoddess of the Kollur temple in Karnataka |
| Mudita | मुदिता | joy, gladness |
| Mudra | मुद्रा | seal; hand gesture |
| Mudrika | मुद्रिका | ring, signet ring |
| Mugdha | मुग्धा | charming, innocent |
| Mukta | मुक्ता | pearl; set free |
| Muktakeshi | मुक्तकेशी | one with loose flowing hairA name of Kali, used mainly in Bengal |
| Muktavali | मुक्तावली | string of pearls |
| Mukti | मुक्ति | liberation |
| Muskan | मुस्कान | smile |
Pada 4: names beginning with Me (मे)
Pada 4 of Magha lies in Leo. 23 names begin with Me: 11 for boys and 13 for girls.
Boy names starting with Me
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mainak | मैनाक | name of a mountainSon of Himavan, brother of Parvati |
| Maitreya | मैत्रेय | friendly; son of MitraThe future Buddha; also a sage in the Puranas |
| Medhansh | मेधांश | part of wisdom |
| Medhatithi | मेधातिथि | name of a Vedic sageKanva rishi of the Rigveda |
| Medhavi | मेधावी | intelligent, wisefor a boy or a girl |
| Megh | मेघ | cloud |
| Meghashyam | मेघश्याम | dark like a rain cloudA name of Krishna |
| Meghendra | मेघेन्द्र | lord of the cloudsA name of Indra |
| Meghraj | मेघराज | king of cloudsCommon in Nepal |
| Mehul | मेहुल | rain |
| Meru | मेरु | the golden mountain at the world centreSacred Mount Meru |
Girl names starting with Me
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Maina | मैना | myna birdCommon in Nepal |
| Maithili | मैथिली | princess of MithilaA name of Sita |
| Maitreyi | मैत्रेयी | friendlyPhilosopher wife of sage Yajnavalkya |
| Maitri | मैत्री | friendship |
| Medha | मेधा | intellect, wisdom |
| Medhavi | मेधावी | intelligent, wisefor a boy or a girl |
| Medhavini | मेधाविनी | intelligent, wise woman |
| Medini | मेदिनी | the earth |
| Megha | मेघा | cloud |
| Meghamala | मेघमाला | row of clouds |
| Meghna | मेघना | name of a river in Bengal |
| Mekhala | मेखला | girdle, waist belt |
| Menaka | मेनका | name of a heavenly nymphApsara, mother of Shakuntala |
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 Magha come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Leo names begin with M, T. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and horoscope matching and use another name every day.
Questions about Magha nakshatra names
What letters are used for Magha nakshatra baby names?
Magha has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Ma (मा) for pada 1, Mi (मी) for pada 2, Mu (मू) for pada 3, Me (मे) 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 Magha 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 Magha nakshatra belong to?
Magha lies in Leo. The Moon sign letters are Leo: M, T, and a family that names by rashi rather than by pada chooses from these.
Can I choose a name from another pada of Magha?
Yes. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so a name from any pada of Magha 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 Magha nakshatra names are on this page?
133 names with meanings: 58 for boys, 72 for girls and 3 for either. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
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