In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Dhanishta is associated with rhythm, abundance, ambition, ruled by Mars and symbolised by a drum. Its starting sounds are Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Ga” (Moon in Capricorn)
11 names for babies born with the Moon in Dhanishta pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Gaurav pride, honour
- Ganesh the elephant-headed god
- Gagan sky
- Gaurang fair-bodied
- Gautam the Buddha's clan name
- Gajanan elephant-faced, Ganesha
Girl names
- Gayatri the sacred Vedic mantra
- Garima dignity
- Gargi a Vedic woman philosopher
- Gauri fair; Parvati
- Gagana sky
Pada 2: names starting with “Gi” (Moon in Capricorn)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Dhanishta pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Girish lord of the mountains, Shiva
- Giri mountain
- Giriraj king of mountains
Girl names
- Girija born of the mountain, Parvati
- Gitika little song
- Gitanjali an offering of songs
Pada 3: names starting with “Gu” (Moon in Aquarius)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Dhanishta pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Guru teacher
- Gulab rose
- Gulshan garden
- Gurmeet friend of the Guru
- Gurpreet love of the Guru
- Gunwant virtuous
Girl names
- Gunjan hum of bees
- Gulab rose
Pada 4: names starting with “Ge” (Moon in Aquarius)
4 names for babies born with the Moon in Dhanishta pada 4.
Boy names
- Geet song
Girl names
- Geeta song; the Bhagavad Gita
- Geetika little song
- Geet song
- Gehna jewellery
More about Dhanishta
See famous people born in Dhanishta, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Dhanishta Nakshatra?
Babies born in Dhanishta Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Dhanishta belong to?
Dhanishta falls in Capricorn and Aquarius. 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.