8th of 27 Nakshatras
Pushya Nakshatra Baby Names
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Pushya is the 8th Nakshatra. Traditionally it is presided over by Brihaspati and ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system, and it falls in Karka (Cancer). Babies born under Pushya are traditionally given a name beginning with Hu, He, Ho, Da, depending on the Pada.
Find Pushya names with AAGO →Pushya 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 Pushya name
- Confirm the Pada of Pushya 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 Pushya Nakshatra baby names?
Under the commonly used convention, the four Padas of Pushya Nakshatra map to the starting syllables Hu (Pada 1), He (Pada 2), Ho (Pada 3), Da (Pada 4).
Which rashi does Pushya Nakshatra fall in?
All four Padas of Pushya fall in Karka (Cancer).
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 Pushya?
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.