In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Vishakha is associated with determination, ambition, focus, ruled by Jupiter and symbolised by a triumphal arch. Its starting sounds are Ti, Tu, Te, To. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Ti” (Moon in Libra)
4 names for babies born with the Moon in Vishakha pada 1.
Boy names
- Tilak the mark on the forehead
- Tirth holy place
Girl names
- Tilottama a celestial nymph
- Titiksha endurance
Pada 2: names starting with “Tu” (Moon in Libra)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Vishakha pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Tushar snow
- Tuhin snow
- Tukaram the saint-poet
Girl names
- Tulsi holy basil
- Tushita content
- Tulika paintbrush
- Tuhina snow
Pada 3: names starting with “Te” (Moon in Libra)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Vishakha pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Tejas radiance
- Tej brilliance
- Tejaswi brilliant
- Tejendra lord of brilliance
Girl names
- Tejal brilliant
- Tejaswini radiant
Pada 4: names starting with “To” (Moon in Scorpio)
4 names for babies born with the Moon in Vishakha pada 4.
Boy names
- Toran decorative arch over a gate
- Toshit satisfied
Girl names
- Tosha satisfaction
- Toya water
More about Vishakha
See famous people born in Vishakha, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Vishakha Nakshatra?
Babies born in Vishakha Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Ti, Tu, Te, To — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Vishakha belong to?
Vishakha falls in Libra and Scorpio. 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.