In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Punarvasu is associated with renewal, optimism, wisdom, ruled by Jupiter and symbolised by a quiver of arrows. Its starting sounds are Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Ke” (Moon in Gemini)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Punarvasu pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Keshav Lord Krishna
- Ketan house, flag
- Kesari lion; saffron
- Kedar Lord Shiva
Girl names
- Ketaki a fragrant flower
- Keya a fragrant flower
- Keerthi fame
- Keshavi Lord Krishna's grace
Pada 2: names starting with “Ko” (Moon in Gemini)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Punarvasu pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Kovid scholar
- Koushik descendant of Kushika
- Koustubh the gem of Lord Vishnu
- Konark the Sun temple town
Girl names
- Komal tender, soft
- Kokila cuckoo
Pada 3: names starting with “Ha” (Moon in Gemini)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Punarvasu pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Hari Lord Vishnu
- Harsh joy
- Hardik from the heart
- Hanuman the devoted monkey god
Girl names
- Hansika swan-like
- Hasini smiling
- Harini deer
- Harshita joyful
- Hamsa swan
Pada 4: names starting with “Hi” (Moon in Cancer)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Punarvasu pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Hiranya golden
- Himanshu the moon
- Hitesh well-wisher
- Hirak diamond
- Himadri the Himalaya
Girl names
- Hiral diamond
- Hina henna
- Himani snow
More about Punarvasu
See famous people born in Punarvasu, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Punarvasu Nakshatra?
Babies born in Punarvasu Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Punarvasu belong to?
Punarvasu falls in Gemini and Cancer. 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.