In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Pushya is associated with nourishment, care, discipline, ruled by Saturn and symbolised by a flower or cow’s udder. Its starting sounds are Hu, He, Ho, Da. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Hu” (Moon in Cancer)
3 names for babies born with the Moon in Pushya pada 1.
Boy names
- Hunar skill, talent
- Hutashan fire
Girl names
- Hunar skill, talent
- Huma a mythical bird (Persian)
Pada 2: names starting with “He” (Moon in Cancer)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Pushya pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Hemant early winter
- Hemal golden
- Hemang golden-bodied
Girl names
- Hema golden
- Hemlata golden creeper
- Hetal friendly
- Hetvi love, affection
- Hemika golden
Pada 3: names starting with “Ho” (Moon in Cancer)
1 names for babies born with the Moon in Pushya pada 3.
Boy names
- Hotri the priest who offers oblations
Closest-sound names
Few traditional names begin exactly with “Ho”. Families often choose a name with the nearest sound:
- Hrithik from the heart
- Hridaan giver of the heart
- Hrishikesh lord of the senses, Vishnu
Pada 4: names starting with “Da” (Moon in Cancer)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Pushya pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Dev god
- Daksh skilled
- Darshan vision
- Dayal merciful
- Darpan mirror
Girl names
- Damini lightning
- Dakshina offering; the south
More about Pushya
See famous people born in Pushya, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Pushya Nakshatra?
Babies born in Pushya Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Hu, He, Ho, Da — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Pushya belong to?
Pushya falls in 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.