Vishakha Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Vishakha nakshatra takes a name that begins with Ti, Tu, Te or To, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 53 names with their meanings: 34 for boys, 18 for girls and 1 that serve either.
Vishakha children aim at a goal and keep going after everyone else has stopped. Names of victory, of purpose and of the guru suit them. The first three padas are in Libra and the fourth in Scorpio.
| Lord | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra and Agni together |
| Symbol | a triumphal archway, or a potter’s wheel |
| Moon sign | Libra (padas 1 to 3) and Scorpio (pada 4) |
| Naming syllables | Ti (ती) for pada 1; Tu (तू) for pada 2; Te (ते) for pada 3; To (तो) 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 Vishakha nakshatra article.
Pada 1: names beginning with Ti (ती)
Pada 1 of Vishakha lies in Libra. 26 names begin with Ti: 16 for boys and 10 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ti
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Tigmanshu | तिग्मांशु | sun, one with hot rays |
| Tilak | तिलक | mark on the forehead |
| Tirtha | तीर्थ | holy place of pilgrimage, sacred fordCommon in Nepal |
| Tirthankar | तीर्थङ्कर | maker of the fordTitle of the Jain spiritual teachers |
| Tirtharaj | तीर्थराज | king of holy placesEpithet of Prayag. Used in Nepal |
| Tishya | तिष्य | auspicious, the Pushya nakshatra |
| Tribhuvan | त्रिभुवन | the three worldsName of King Tribhuvan of Nepal. Nepali spelling: Tribhuwan |
| Tridev | त्रिदेव | the three godsBrahma, Vishnu and Shiva together |
| Tridib | त्रिदिव | heaven, the third skyBengali form of Sanskrit Tridiva |
| Trilochan | त्रिलोचन | three eyedA name of Shiva. Common in Nepal |
| Trilok | त्रिलोक | the three worldsCommon in Nepal |
| Trilokinath | त्रिलोकीनाथ | lord of the three worldsEpithet of Shiva and Vishnu |
| Trinath | त्रिनाथ | the three lords Brahma, Vishnu and ShivaOdia and Bengali name, from Trinath worship |
| Trinetra | त्रिनेत्र | three eyedA name of Shiva |
| Tripurari | त्रिपुरारि | enemy of TripuraA name of Shiva |
| Trivikram | त्रिविक्रम | one who took three stridesA name of Vishnu as Vamana. Nepali spelling: Tribikram |
Girl names starting with Ti
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Tilottama | तिलोत्तमा | made of the best of every particleAn apsara in the Mahabharata |
| Tithi | तिथि | lunar day |
| Titiksha | तितिक्षा | patience, endurance |
| Tripti | तृप्ति | contentment, satisfaction |
| Tripura | त्रिपुरा | a name of the goddessGoddess Tripura Sundari |
| Tripurasundari | त्रिपुरसुन्दरी | most beautiful in the three worldsGoddess Lalita; name of a queen regent of Nepal |
| Trisha | तृषा | thirst, longingOften written त्रिशा |
| Trishala | त्रिशला | name of the mother of MahaviraMother of the Jain Tirthankara Mahavira |
| Trishna | तृष्णा | thirst, desireCommon in Nepal |
| Triveni | त्रिवेणी | confluence of three riversSacred confluence at Prayag |
Pada 2: names beginning with Tu (तू)
Pada 2 of Vishakha lies in Libra. 12 names begin with Tu: 9 for boys and 4 for girls.
Boy names starting with Tu
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Tuhin | तुहिन | snow, frost |
| Tuhinanshu | तुहिनांशु | moon, one with cool rays |
| Tulsi | तुलसी | holy basilfor a boy or a girlUsed for boys too in Nepal |
| Tulsidas | तुलसीदास | servant of the tulsi plantPoet who wrote the Ramcharitmanas |
| Tulsiram | तुलसीराम | holy basil and RamaCommon in Nepal |
| Tumburu | तुम्बुरु | name of a gandharva musicianGandharva singer in the Puranas |
| Turvasu | तुर्वसु | name of a son of YayatiSon of Yayati in the Mahabharata |
| Tushar | तुषार | frost, snow |
| Tushit | तुषित | contented, a class of gods |
Girl names starting with Tu
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Tuhina | तुहिना | snow, frost |
| Tulika | तूलिका | paintbrush |
| Tulsi | तुलसी | holy basilfor a boy or a girlUsed for boys too in Nepal |
| Tushti | तुष्टि | contentment, satisfaction |
Pada 3: names beginning with Te (ते)
Pada 3 of Vishakha lies in Libra. 13 names begin with Te: 9 for boys and 4 for girls.
Boy names starting with Te
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Taijas | तैजस | luminous, made of lightDream state of the self in Vedanta |
| Tej | तेज | brilliance, radiance |
| Tejas | तेजस् | brilliance, splendour |
| Tejasvi | तेजस्वी | radiant, glorious |
| Tejendra | तेजेन्द्र | lord of brilliance |
| Tejesh | तेजेश | lord of light, the sun |
| Tejomay | तेजोमय | full of light |
| Tejpal | तेजपाल | protector of splendour |
| Tejpratap | तेजप्रताप | brilliant majesty |
Girl names starting with Te
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Tejal | तेजल | bright, lustrous |
| Tejashri | तेजश्री | glory of radiance |
| Tejaswini | तेजस्विनी | radiant, glorious |
| Tejomayi | तेजोमयी | full of light |
Pada 4: names beginning with To (तो)
Pada 4 of Vishakha lies in Scorpio. 2 names begin with To: 1 for boys and 1 for girls.
Boy names starting with To
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Toshan | तोषण | satisfying, gratifying |
Girl names starting with To
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Toshani | तोषणी | satisfying, gratifying |
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 Vishakha come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Libra (padas 1 to 3) names begin with R, T; Scorpio (pada 4) 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 Vishakha nakshatra names
What letters are used for Vishakha nakshatra baby names?
Vishakha has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Ti (ती) for pada 1, Tu (तू) for pada 2, Te (ते) for pada 3, To (तो) 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 Vishakha 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 Vishakha nakshatra belong to?
Vishakha lies in Libra (padas 1 to 3) and Scorpio (pada 4). The Moon sign letters are Libra: R, T and 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 Vishakha?
Yes. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so a name from any pada of Vishakha 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 Vishakha nakshatra names are on this page?
53 names with meanings: 34 for boys, 18 for girls and 1 for either. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
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