In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Hasta is associated with skill, craft, resourcefulness, ruled by Moon and symbolised by an open hand. Its starting sounds are Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Pu” (Moon in Virgo)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Hasta pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Puneet pure
- Pulkit thrill
- Pulak thrill, joy
Girl names
- Pushpa flower
- Purnima full moon
- Puja worship
- Purvi the east
Pada 2: names starting with “Sha” (Moon in Virgo)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Hasta pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Shankar Lord Shiva
- Shantanu a king, father of Bhishma
- Sharad autumn
- Shaurya bravery
- Shashank the moon
Girl names
- Shakti power
- Shanti peace
- Shalini graceful
Pada 3: names starting with “Na” (Moon in Virgo)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Hasta pada 3. Pada 3 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 4: names starting with “Tha” (Moon in Virgo)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Hasta pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Thakur lord, master
- Thilak the mark on the forehead (Tamil)
- Tharun young (Tamil)
Girl names
- Thanuja daughter (Telugu)
- Thanvi delicate
More about Hasta
See famous people born in Hasta, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Hasta Nakshatra?
Babies born in Hasta Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Pu, Sha, Na, Tha — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Hasta belong to?
Hasta falls in Virgo. 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.