Krittika · namakaran
Krittika Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Krittika nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — A, I, U, E — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Krittika is ruled by Sun. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Krittika padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | A |
| 2 | I |
| 3 | U |
| 4 | E |
Example Krittika baby names
Boy names
Arjun · Aarav · Ishaan
Girl names
Anaya · Ira · Ishita
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 Krittika means? Read about Krittika nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Krittika nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — A, I, U, E — depending on the pada (quarter) of Krittika the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Krittika?
Krittika has four padas: pada 1 A, pada 2 I, pada 3 U, pada 4 E.
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.