In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Mrigashira is associated with curiosity, searching, gentleness, ruled by Mars and symbolised by a deer's head. Its starting sounds are Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Ve” (Moon in Taurus)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Mrigashira pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Veer brave
- Vedant the philosophy of the Vedas
- Venkat Lord Venkateshwara
- Vedansh a part of the Vedas
- Venu flute
Girl names
- Veda sacred knowledge
- Vedika altar, knowledge
- Veena the musical instrument
- Vennela moonlight (Telugu)
Pada 2: names starting with “Vo” (Moon in Taurus)
Closest-sound names for babies born with the Moon in Mrigashira pada 2.
Closest-sound names
Few traditional names begin exactly with “Vo”. Families often choose a name with the nearest sound:
- Vrinda holy basil; Radha
- Vrishank a symbol of Shiva's bull
- Vrajesh lord of Braj, Krishna
Pada 3: names starting with “Ka” (Moon in Gemini)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Mrigashira pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Karan helper, doer
- Kabir great
- Kamal lotus
- Karthik the god Kartikeya
Girl names
- Kavya poetry
- Kanika a particle, grain of gold
- Kashvi shining
- Kavita poem
- Kamala lotus, Lakshmi
Pada 4: names starting with “Ki” (Moon in Gemini)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Mrigashira pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Kiran ray of light
- Kishore youth
- Kishan Lord Krishna
- Kirit crown
- Kirtan devotional singing
Girl names
- Kiran ray of light
- Kirti fame
- Kinjal the bank of a river
- Kishori young girl
More about Mrigashira
See famous people born in Mrigashira, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Mrigashira Nakshatra?
Babies born in Mrigashira Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Mrigashira belong to?
Mrigashira falls in Taurus and Gemini. 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.