Mrigashira Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Mrigashira nakshatra takes a name that begins with Ve, Vo, Ka or Ki, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 118 names with their meanings: 60 for boys, 55 for girls and 3 that serve either.
Mrigashira children search, question and travel, in the mind if not on the road. A name that speaks of the Moon, of seeking or of gentleness fits the deer. The first two padas are in Taurus and the last two in Gemini.
| Lord | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | Soma, the Moon god |
| Symbol | a deer’s head |
| Moon sign | Taurus (padas 1 to 2) and Gemini (padas 3 to 4) |
| Naming syllables | Ve (वे) for pada 1; Vo (वो) for pada 2; Ka (का) for pada 3; Ki (की) 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 Mrigashira nakshatra article.
Pada 1: names beginning with Ve (वे)
Pada 1 of Mrigashira lies in Taurus. 26 names begin with Ve: 15 for boys and 11 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ve
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav | वैभव | glory, wealthNepali spelling: Baibhav |
| Vaidyanath | वैद्यनाथ | lord of physiciansA name of Shiva. Hindi form: Baijnath |
| Vaikunth | वैकुण्ठ | abode of VishnuA name of Vishnu. Nepali spelling: Baikuntha |
| Vainateya | वैनतेय | son of VinataA name of Garuda |
| Vaishampayan | वैशम्पायन | descendant of VishampaSage who narrated the Mahabharata |
| Vaishnav | वैष्णव | devotee of Vishnu |
| Vaishravan | वैश्रवण | son of VishravasA name of Kubera |
| Ved | वेद | knowledge, sacred scripture |
| Vedant | वेदान्त | end of the Vedas |
| Vedavyas | वेदव्यास | arranger of the VedasSage who composed the Mahabharata |
| Vedprakash | वेदप्रकाश | light of the Vedas |
| Venimadhav | वेणीमाधव | Madhava of the river confluenceForm of Vishnu at Prayag. Nepali spelling: Benimadhav |
| Venkatesh | वेङ्कटेश | lord of the Venkata hillA name of Vishnu |
| Venu | वेणु | flute |
| Venugopal | वेणुगोपाल | cowherd with the fluteA name of Krishna |
Girl names starting with Ve
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bela | बेला | jasmine |
| Vaibhavi | वैभवी | glorious, wealthy |
| Vaidarbhi | वैदर्भी | princess of VidarbhaA name of Damayanti and of Rukmini |
| Vaidehi | वैदेही | princess of VidehaA name of Sita |
| Vaijayanti | वैजयन्ती | victory garlandGarland worn by Vishnu |
| Vaishali | वैशाली | the ancient city Vaishali |
| Vaishnavi | वैष्णवी | power of VishnuA name of Durga |
| Vedashri | वेदश्री | glory of the Vedas |
| Vedavati | वेदवती | possessing the VedasAscetic woman reborn as Sita in the Ramayana |
| Vedika | वेदिका | altar |
| Veni | वेणी | braid of hair |
Pada 2: names beginning with Vo (वो)
Pada 2 of Mrigashira lies in Taurus. 5 names begin with Vo: 5 for boys and 1 for girls.
Boy names starting with Vo
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Bodhendra | बोधेन्द्र | lord of knowledgeBodhendra Saraswati, Kanchi saint who taught chanting the divine name |
| Bodhi | बोधि | enlightenmentfor a boy or a girlThe tree under which the Buddha was awakened |
| Vyom | व्योम | sky |
| Vyomesh | व्योमेश | lord of the sky |
| Vyomkesh | व्योमकेश | whose hair is the skyA name of Shiva |
Girl names starting with Vo
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Bodhi | बोधि | enlightenmentfor a boy or a girlThe tree under which the Buddha was awakened |
Pada 3: names beginning with Ka (का)
Pada 3 of Mrigashira lies in Gemini. 51 names begin with Ka: 24 for boys and 28 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ka
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Kaladhar | कलाधर | bearer of the digit of the moonA name of Shiva |
| Kalanath | कलानाथ | lord of the digits, the moon |
| Kalidas | कालिदास | servant of KaliClassical Sanskrit poet |
| Kalki | कल्कि | the tenth avatarFuture avatar of Vishnu |
| Kalyan | कल्याण | welfare, good fortune |
| Kamal | कमल | lotus |
| Kamalakant | कमलाकान्त | beloved of KamalaA name of Vishnu |
| Kamalesh | कमलेश | lord of KamalaA name of Vishnu |
| Kamalnayan | कमलनयन | lotus eyedA name of Vishnu |
| Kamdev | कामदेव | god of love |
| Kanad | कणाद | atom eaterSage who founded Vaisheshika philosophy |
| Kanchan | काञ्चन | goldfor a boy or a girl |
| Kanhaiya | कन्हैया | little KrishnaA name of Krishna |
| Kanva | कण्व | praiserRishi who raised Shakuntala |
| Kapil | कपिल | tawnySage who founded Samkhya philosophy |
| Karan | करण | doer; popular form of the name KarnaLinked with Karna of the Mahabharata |
| Kardam | कर्दम | clayRishi, father of the sage Kapila |
| Kartik | कार्तिक | the month KartikaA name of Kartikeya |
| Karunakar | करुणाकर | abode of compassion |
| Kashinath | काशीनाथ | lord of KashiA name of Shiva |
| Kashyap | कश्यप | tortoiseVedic rishi, one of the Saptarishi |
| Kavi | कवि | poet, wise one |
| Kavindra | कवीन्द्र | chief of poets |
| Kratu | क्रतु | power, sacrificeMind born son of Brahma, a Prajapati |
Girl names starting with Ka
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Kadambari | कादम्बरी | female cuckooHeroine of the Sanskrit romance by Banabhatta |
| Kadambini | कादम्बिनी | bank of clouds |
| Kajal | काजल | kohl |
| Kalavati | कलावती | skilled in the arts |
| Kalika | कालिका | a name of Kali |
| Kalindi | कालिन्दी | the river YamunaWife of Krishna |
| Kalpana | कल्पना | imagination |
| Kalyani | कल्याणी | auspicious, fortunateA name of Parvati |
| Kamakshi | कामाक्षी | one with loving eyesA name of Parvati |
| Kamala | कमला | lotusA name of Lakshmi |
| Kamalini | कमलिनी | lotus plant |
| Kamana | कामना | wish, desire |
| Kamini | कामिनी | beautiful woman |
| Kamya | काम्या | desirable, lovely |
| Kanaklata | कनकलता | golden creeper |
| Kanchan | काञ्चन | goldfor a boy or a girl |
| Kanika | कणिका | small particle |
| Kanta | कान्ता | beloved woman, lovely |
| Kanupriya | कनुप्रिया | beloved of KanuA name of Radha |
| Karnika | कर्णिका | earring, seed pod of the lotus |
| Karuna | करुणा | compassion |
| Kasturi | कस्तूरी | musk |
| Katyayani | कात्यायनी | descendant of KatyaA form of Durga |
| Kaveri | कावेरी | the river Kaveri |
| Kavita | कविता | poem |
| Kavya | काव्य | poetry |
| Kranti | क्रान्ति | revolution, a step |
| Kshama | क्षमा | forgiveness, patienceNepali pronunciation: Chhyama |
Pada 4: names beginning with Ki (की)
Pada 4 of Mrigashira lies in Gemini. 36 names begin with Ki: 19 for boys and 18 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ki
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Kinshuk | किंशुक | the palash tree |
| Kiran | किरण | ray of lightfor a boy or a girl |
| Kirit | किरीट | crown, diadem |
| Kiriti | किरीटी | wearer of a crownA name of Arjuna |
| Kirtan | कीर्तन | singing praise of God |
| Kirtiman | कीर्तिमान | famous, renownedCommon in Nepal |
| Kirtivardhan | कीर्तिवर्धन | one who increases fame |
| Kishan | किशन | KrishnaHindi form of Krishna |
| Kishor | किशोर | youth, young man |
| Kislay | किसलय | young leaf, sprout |
| Kripal | कृपाल | merciful |
| Krishna | कृष्ण | dark, blackEighth avatar of Vishnu |
| Krishnadev | कृष्णदेव | lord Krishna |
| Krishnakant | कृष्णकान्त | beloved of Krishna |
| Krishnaprasad | कृष्णप्रसाद | blessing of KrishnaCommon in Nepal |
| Kritarth | कृतार्थ | one whose aim is fulfilled |
| Krittivas | कृत्तिवास | clad in a hideA name of Shiva |
| Kshitij | क्षितिज | horizonNepali pronunciation: Chhitij |
| Kshitish | क्षितीश | lord of the earth, king |
Girl names starting with Ki
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Kinnari | किन्नरी | heavenly musician |
| Kiran | किरण | ray of lightfor a boy or a girl |
| Kiranmala | किरणमाला | garland of rays |
| Kiranmayi | किरणमयी | full of rays |
| Kirti | कीर्ति | fame, glory |
| Kirtida | कीर्तिदा | giver of fameMother of Radha |
| Kishori | किशोरी | young girlA name of Radha |
| Kripa | कृपा | grace, compassion |
| Kripi | कृपी | compassionateWife of Drona in the Mahabharata |
| Krishnakali | कृष्णकली | dark bud |
| Krishnamaya | कृष्णमाया | the power of KrishnaCommon in Nepal |
| Krishnapriya | कृष्णप्रिया | beloved of KrishnaA name of Radha |
| Krishnaveni | कृष्णवेणी | the river Krishna |
| Kriti | कृति | creation, work |
| Kritika | कृत्तिका | the Pleiades nakshatraNurses of Kartikeya |
| Kriya | क्रिया | action, rite |
| Kshiti | क्षिति | earth |
| Kshitija | क्षितिजा | daughter of the earthA name of Sita |
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 Mrigashira come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Taurus (padas 1 to 2) names begin with I, U, E, O, V; Gemini (padas 3 to 4) names begin with K, Gh, Ng, Chh, H. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and horoscope matching and use another name every day.
Questions about Mrigashira nakshatra names
What letters are used for Mrigashira nakshatra baby names?
Mrigashira has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Ve (वे) for pada 1, Vo (वो) for pada 2, Ka (का) for pada 3, Ki (की) 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 Mrigashira 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 Mrigashira nakshatra belong to?
Mrigashira lies in Taurus (padas 1 to 2) and Gemini (padas 3 to 4). The Moon sign letters are Taurus: I, U, E, O, V and Gemini: K, Gh, Ng, Chh, H, and a family that names by rashi rather than by pada chooses from these.
Can I choose a name from another pada of Mrigashira?
Yes. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so a name from any pada of Mrigashira 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 Mrigashira nakshatra names are on this page?
118 names with meanings: 60 for boys, 55 for girls and 3 for either. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
Baby names for the other nakshatras
Rohini namesAll 27 nakshatrasArdra names
AshwiniBharaniKrittikaRohiniMrigashiraArdraPunarvasuPushyaAshleshaMaghaPurva PhalguniUttara PhalguniHastaChitraSwatiVishakhaAnuradhaJyeshthaMulaPurva AshadhaUttara AshadhaShravanaDhanishtaShatabhishaPurva BhadrapadaUttara BhadrapadaRevati
Nirajan Bom Malla is the founder of VedicMarga and a spiritual entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience. Since 2016, he has worked in the spiritual space, helping thousands of seekers worldwide through educational content and digital tools. He has practised Vedic astrology for over 6 years and writes about Vedic astrology, spirituality, and conscious living.