In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Magha is associated with authority, heritage, dignity, ruled by Ketu and symbolised by a royal throne. Its starting sounds are Ma, Mi, Mu, Me. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Ma” (Moon in Leo)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Magha pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Mayank the moon
- Madhav Lord Krishna
- Manav human
- Mahesh great lord, Shiva
- Manish lord of the mind
Girl names
- Maya illusion, wonder
- Mahika earth, dew
- Malini garland-wearer
- Manasvi wise, intelligent
- Mansi of the mind
Pada 2: names starting with “Mi” (Moon in Leo)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Magha pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Mihir the sun
- Mithun pair; Gemini
- Milan union
- Mitra friend; the sun god
Girl names
- Mitali friendship
- Mira the saint-poet Meera
- Mina fish; precious stone
- Mihika mist
- Minal a precious stone
Pada 3: names starting with “Mu” (Moon in Leo)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Magha pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Mukund Lord Krishna, giver of liberation
- Mudit happy
- Mukul bud
- Munish lord of the sages
Girl names
- Mukta pearl; free
- Muskan smile
- Mudita joy
- Mugdha charmed, innocent
Pada 4: names starting with “Me” (Moon in Leo)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Magha pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Mehul rain
- Meet friend
- Meghnad the sound of thunder
Girl names
- Megha cloud
- Meera the saint-poet Meera
- Meghana cloud
- Mehak fragrance
- Medha intelligence
- Meenakshi fish-eyed; goddess
More about Magha
See famous people born in Magha, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Magha Nakshatra?
Babies born in Magha Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Ma, Mi, Mu, Me — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Magha belong to?
Magha falls in Leo. 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.