In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Shatabhisha is associated with healing, secrecy, independence, ruled by Rahu and symbolised by an empty circle (a hundred healers). Its starting sounds are Go, Sa, Si, Su. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Go” (Moon in Aquarius)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Shatabhisha pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Gopal protector of cows, Krishna
- Govind Lord Krishna
- Gokul Krishna's village
- Goutam the Buddha's clan name
Girl names
- Gopika a cowherd girl of Krishna
- Gomati a sacred river
- Gopi a cowherd girl
Pada 2: names starting with “Sa” (Moon in Aquarius)
13 names for babies born with the Moon in Shatabhisha pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Sanjay victory
- Sahil shore
- Samarth capable
- Sameer breeze
- Saurabh fragrance
- Sagar ocean
- Sarvesh lord of all
- Satya truth
Girl names
- Saanvi the goddess Lakshmi
- Sakshi witness
- Samiksha analysis, review
- Sarita river
- Saraswati goddess of knowledge
Pada 3: names starting with “Si” (Moon in Aquarius)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Shatabhisha pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Siddharth one who has achieved his goal
- Siddhant principle
Girl names
- Siddhi accomplishment
- Sita the consort of Lord Rama
- Simran remembrance, prayer
- Sindhu river, ocean
- Siya Sita
Pada 4: names starting with “Su” (Moon in Aquarius)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Shatabhisha pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Suresh lord of the gods
- Sumit good friend
- Suhas good smile
- Surya the sun
- Suraj the sun
- Sudarshan Vishnu's discus; beautiful to see
Girl names
- Sunita well-behaved
- Sujata well-born
- Sudha nectar
- Sukanya a noble girl
More about Shatabhisha
See famous people born in Shatabhisha, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Shatabhisha Nakshatra?
Babies born in Shatabhisha Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Go, Sa, Si, Su — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Shatabhisha belong to?
Shatabhisha falls in Aquarius. 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.