Naamakaranam: Choosing the Baby's Name by Nakshatram
Naamakaranam Name & Nakshatra
How the baby’s name is chosen — the four traditional components and the auspicious syllable from the birth star.
How the name is chosen by nakshatram
In tradition, a baby’s name has four parts — the nakshatra name (from the birth star), the name of the month’s deity, the family deity’s name, and the popular name by which the child will be known. The everyday name’s first syllable is chosen from the baby’s Janma Nakshatram and its pada (quarter), so the name is in harmony with the stars.
What makes up the name
Nakshatra name
Derived from the birth star and its pada — the auspicious first syllable.
Deity of the month
The name of the presiding deity of the birth month.
Family deity
The name of the family’s ishta / kula devata.
Popular name
The everyday name, chosen to be pleasant and meaningful.
Nakshatra name help
Each of the 27 nakshatras has four padas, each with a starting syllable. Karishye’s purohits identify the baby’s nakshatram and pada and suggest auspicious starting syllables so you can choose a beautiful, harmonious name. Talk to our experts or book the ceremony.
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Frequently asked questions
Q.How is a baby’s name chosen in Naamakaranam?
The name has four parts — nakshatra name, deity of the month, family deity and the popular name — with the everyday name’s first syllable chosen from the baby’s Janma Nakshatram and pada.
Q.How does the nakshatra decide the first letter?
Each of the 27 nakshatras has four padas, each with an auspicious starting syllable for the child’s name.
Q.Can you help choose the nakshatra name?
Yes — Karishye’s purohits identify the baby’s nakshatram and pada and suggest auspicious starting syllables.