In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Anuradha is associated with devotion, friendship, perseverance, ruled by Saturn and symbolised by a lotus. Its starting sounds are Na, Ni, Nu, Ne. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Na” (Moon in Scorpio)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Anuradha pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Naman salutation, bow
- Nakul one of the Pandavas
- Narayan Lord Vishnu
- Nayan eye
- Naveen new
Girl names
- Naina eyes
- Nandini the daughter of Kamadhenu; delightful
- Navya new, praiseworthy
- Nalini lotus
Pada 2: names starting with “Ni” (Moon in Scorpio)
12 names for babies born with the Moon in Anuradha pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Nikhil whole, complete
- Nitin expert in policy
- Nilesh lord of the blue
- Nishant dawn
- Niraj lotus
- Nitish lord of policy
Girl names
- Nisha night
- Niharika mist, dew
- Nidhi treasure
- Nirmala pure
- Nitya eternal
- Nimisha a moment
Pada 3: names starting with “Nu” (Moon in Scorpio)
3 names for babies born with the Moon in Anuradha pada 3.
Boy names
- Nutan new
Girl names
- Nupur anklet
- Nutan new
- Nupura anklet
Pada 4: names starting with “Ne” (Moon in Scorpio)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Anuradha pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Neel blue
- Neeraj lotus
- Neerav quiet
Girl names
- Neha love, rain
- Neelam sapphire
- Neelima blue
- Netra eye
More about Anuradha
See famous people born in Anuradha, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Anuradha Nakshatra?
Babies born in Anuradha Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Na, Ni, Nu, Ne — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Anuradha belong to?
Anuradha falls in Scorpio. Each pada can sit in a specific sign, shown above next to its starting sound.
How do I find my baby’s Nakshatra?
It depends on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. Enter the date, time and place in the free Nakshatra calculator.
Starting sounds follow the most widely used North-Indian tradition; some regions and families use slightly different syllables, so check with your family priest or astrologer if a specific tradition matters to you. The Nakshatra depends on the Moon’s position at the exact birth time, place and date.