In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Krittika is associated with sharpness, purification, leadership, ruled by Sun and symbolised by a razor or flame. Its starting sounds are A, I, U, E. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “A” (Moon in Aries)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Krittika pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Arjun bright, pure; the Pandava archer
- Aryan noble
- Amit boundless
- Abhay fearless
Girl names
- Ananya unique, without another
- Anika grace, a face
- Akshara imperishable letter
- Anaya caring
Pada 2: names starting with “I” (Moon in Taurus)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Krittika pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Ishaan the north-east; Lord Shiva
- Indra king of the gods
- Ishwar God
- Indu the moon
Girl names
- Isha goddess, lord
- Indira splendour, Lakshmi
- Ishita superiority, desired
- Ira earth, speech
- Indu the moon
Pada 3: names starting with “U” (Moon in Taurus)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Krittika pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Uday rising, dawn
- Utkarsh excellence
- Uttam the best
- Ujjwal bright
Girl names
- Uma another name of Parvati
- Usha dawn
- Urvi earth
- Upasana worship
- Urmi wave
Pada 4: names starting with “E” (Moon in Taurus)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Krittika pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Eshan Lord Shiva, the north-east
- Ekansh one whole part
Girl names
- Esha desire, wish
- Ekta unity
- Enakshi deer-eyed
More about Krittika
See famous people born in Krittika, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Krittika Nakshatra?
Babies born in Krittika Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with A, I, U, E — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Krittika belong to?
Krittika falls in Aries and Taurus. 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.