7th of 27 Nakshatras
Punarvasu Nakshatra Baby Names
పునర్వసు
Punarvasu is the 7th Nakshatra. Traditionally it is presided over by Aditi and ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system, and it falls in Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer). Babies born under Punarvasu are traditionally given a name beginning with Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi, depending on the Pada.
Find Punarvasu names with AAGO →Punarvasu 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 Punarvasu name
- Confirm the Pada of Punarvasu 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the starting letters for Punarvasu Nakshatra baby names?
Under the commonly used convention, the four Padas of Punarvasu Nakshatra map to the starting syllables Ke (Pada 1), Ko (Pada 2), Ha (Pada 3), Hi (Pada 4).
Which rashi does Punarvasu Nakshatra fall in?
Punarvasu spans two rashis: Pada 1 is in Mithuna, Pada 2 is in Mithuna, Pada 3 is in Mithuna, Pada 4 is in Karka.
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 Punarvasu?
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.