3rd of 27 Nakshatras
Krittika Nakshatra Baby Names
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Krittika is the 3rd Nakshatra. Traditionally it is presided over by Agni and ruled by the Sun in the Vimshottari dasha system, and it falls in Mesha (Aries) and Vrishabha (Taurus). Babies born under Krittika are traditionally given a name beginning with A, Ee, Oo, Ae, depending on the Pada.
Find Krittika names with AAGO →Krittika Pada letters at a glance
Each Nakshatra has four Padas (quarters). Choose the Pada from the birth chart, then use its starting syllable.
How to pick a Krittika name
- Confirm the Pada of Krittika from the birth chart or with your priest.
- Note the starting syllable for that Pada from the cards above.
- Tell AAGO the baby's gender, your language, region and tradition, and any meaning you love.
- Shortlist favourites, listen to the pronunciation, and compare them with your surname.
AAGO's suggestions are AI-generated and checked against the starting syllable. Meanings are not independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest. See our privacy & disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
What are the starting letters for Krittika Nakshatra baby names?
Under the commonly used convention, the four Padas of Krittika Nakshatra map to the starting syllables A (Pada 1), Ee (Pada 2), Oo (Pada 3), Ae (Pada 4).
Which rashi does Krittika Nakshatra fall in?
Krittika spans two rashis: Pada 1 is in Mesha, Pada 2 is in Vrishabha, Pada 3 is in Vrishabha, Pada 4 is in Vrishabha.
Is it compulsory to choose a name that starts with the Nakshatra syllable?
Practices vary between families and communities. Many families follow the syllable for the formal name, while others use it only for a ceremonial name and choose a different everyday name. Your family elders or priest can advise on your tradition. AAGO also lets you search without any syllable restriction by choosing your own starting letter.
Do all almanacs give the same syllables for Krittika?
Not always. This page follows one widely used convention, and some panchangams differ for certain Nakshatras. If your family uses a different table, enter your own starting letter in AAGO instead.