Punarvasu · namakaran
Punarvasu Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Punarvasu nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Punarvasu padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ke |
| 2 | Ko |
| 3 | Ha |
| 4 | Hi |
Example Punarvasu baby names
Boy names
Ketan · Keshav · Harsh
Girl names
Hansika · Komal · Hiral
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 Punarvasu means? Read about Punarvasu nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Punarvasu nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi — depending on the pada (quarter) of Punarvasu the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Punarvasu?
Punarvasu has four padas: pada 1 Ke, pada 2 Ko, pada 3 Ha, pada 4 Hi.
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.