Hasta · namakaran
Hasta Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Hasta nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Pu, Sha, Na, Tha — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Hasta is ruled by Moon. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Hasta padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pu |
| 2 | Sha |
| 3 | Na |
| 4 | Tha |
Example Hasta baby names
Boy names
Pushkar · Shaan · Naman
Girl names
Nandini · Shanaya · Namrata
These are illustrative names that begin with the nakshatra’s starting sounds — a starting point, not a fixed list.
The exact pada — and so the exact starting sound — depends on the precise birth time, since the Moon moves through all four padas of a nakshatra in roughly a day.
Want to know what Hasta means? Read about Hasta nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Hasta nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Pu, Sha, Na, Tha — depending on the pada (quarter) of Hasta the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Hasta?
Hasta has four padas: pada 1 Pu, pada 2 Sha, pada 3 Na, pada 4 Tha.
How do I find my baby's exact nakshatra and pada?
The nakshatra and pada are computed from the exact birth date, time and place. Use the free baby-names calculator to get the exact pada and matching name suggestions.