Vedic Baby Names · Hasta Nakshatra
Baby Names for Hasta (हस्त) Nakshatra
Names starting with Pu, Sha, Na, Tha are auspicious for babies born in Hasta nakshatra. Pada-wise letter assignments are grounded in the Vedic naming tradition (Akshara) — verified by the Ishvaram engine.
Baby names for Hasta (हस्त) nakshatra traditionally begin with the syllables Pu, Sha, Na, Tha — one for each of its four padas. The pada of the Moon at the exact birth time selects the starting letter. Hasta is ruled by moon with deity Savitar, and carries deva gana.
Number
13
Rashi
kanya
Ruler
moon
Gana
deva
Pada-wise Starting Letters
Each nakshatra has 4 padas (quarters), each with its own starting Sanskrit syllable. Choose the pada matching your baby's exact birth time:
Pada 1
Pu
Pada 2
Sha
Pada 3
Na
Pada 4
Tha
Hasta Nakshatra Baby Names (55)
Traditional Sanskrit-origin names for each Hasta starting syllable, with meanings. For names ranked by numerology fit to an exact birth time, use the calculator.
Names starting with Pu
Purav पूरव
East, sunrise · male
Punya पुण्या
Sacred, virtuous · female
Pushkar पुष्कर
Blue lotus, sacred lake · male
Purvi पूर्वी
Eastern, a raga · female
Puneet पुनीत
Pure, sacred · male
Pushpa पुष्पा
Flower · female
Purushottam पुरुषोत्तम
Supreme being, Lord Vishnu · male
Pulkit पुलकित
Thrilled, joyful · male
Pulin पुलिन
Sandy shore, river bank · male
Purvesh पूर्वेश
Lord of the East · male
Pulinda पुलिंदा
Mountain tribe · male
Pupul पुपुल
Lotus, pure · female
Puranjay पुरंजय
Conqueror of the city · male
Puneeth पुनीत
Pure, holy · male
Pushpita पुष्पिता
Flowering, blooming · female
Names starting with Sha
Shaila शैला
Mountain, rock · female
Shankar शंकर
Lord Shiva, auspicious · male
Shashi शशि
Moon · unisex
Shamita शमिता
Peacemaker · female
Shardul शार्दूल
Tiger, lion · male
Sharvari शर्वरी
Night, twilight · female
Sharad शरद
Autumn season · male
Shalini शालिनी
Modest, gentle · female
Shagun शगुन
Auspicious, omen · female
Shambhavi शांभवी
Goddess Durga, consort of Shambhu · female
Shaurya शौर्य
Valour, heroism · male
Shantanu शांतनु
Wholesome, peaceful king in Mahabharata · male
Shaivi शैवी
Prosperity, Goddess Parvati · female
Sharda शारदा
Goddess Saraswati · female
Shanmukh षण्मुख
Six-faced, Kartikeya · male
Names starting with Na
Navya नव्या
New, young, praiseworthy · female
Naman नमन
Salutation, bowing · male
Nakul नकुल
Pandava prince, mongoose · male
Nandini नंदिनी
Delightful, sacred cow · female
Naresh नरेश
King of men · male
Navin नवीन
New, novel · male
Nandita नंदिता
Joyful, delightful · female
Nalini नलिनी
Lotus, beautiful · female
Narayan नारायण
Lord Vishnu · male
Nasik नासिक
Sacred city · male
Naina नैना
Eyes, beautiful eyes · female
Naveen नवीन
New, fresh · male
Natraj नटराज
Lord of dance, Shiva · male
Namit नमित
Bowed, humble · male
Names starting with Tha
Tharun थरुण
Young, youthful · male
Tharini थारिणी
Saviour, protector · female
Thanvi थान्वी
Slender, beautiful · female
Thakur ठाकुर
Lord, deity · male
Thara थारा
Star · female
Thanuj थनुज
Son, offspring · male
Thamira थामिरा
Red copper, river · female
Tharit थारित
Lightning flash · male
Thanisha थानिशा
Ambition · female
Thanmay थन्मय
Absorbed, engrossed · male
Thakshila थक्षिला
Ancient university city · female
Pada, Navamsha & Pada Lord Details
Beyond the starting syllable, each pada of Hasta maps to a navamsha (D9) rashi with its own lord. Pandits weigh the pada lord alongside the nakshatra ruler (moon) when finalising a name in the Namkaran Sanskar:
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsha rashi | Pada lord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Pu (पू) | Mesh | Mars |
| Pada 2 | Sha (ष) | Vrishabh | Venus |
| Pada 3 | Na (ण) | Mithun | Mercury |
| Pada 4 | Tha (ठ) | Karka | Moon |
Nakshatra Significance
Hasta (हस्त) is the 13th nakshatra in the 27-nakshatra system. Its presiding deity is Savitar, with moon as the ruling graha. The symbol — Palm/hand — characterises the qualities this nakshatra confers on those born under it.
The gana for Hasta is deva, used in Ashtakoota matching. The Nadi is adi — same-Nadi marriages are traditionally avoided (Nadi Dosha), while different-Nadi pairings are considered ideal for health compatibility.
Hasta spans 160°–173.333° of the zodiac and is classed as a light nakshatra of deva nature. Classically it signifies skill, craftsmanship, healing, dexterity — themes elders often echo in the meaning of the name chosen for a Hasta-born child.
Nadi & Gana — Matching Context for Hasta Babies
Hasta belongs to the Adi (Vata) Nadi. In Ashtakoota matching, a partner born in the same Nadi scores 0 of 8 in the Nadi koota (Nadi Dosha). The other Adi-Nadi nakshatras a Hasta-born traditionally checks against are: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Jyeshtha, Moola, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
Its gana is deva — shared with Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati. Gana describes innate temperament in the Gan koota (6 points), which is why elders often ask for the nakshatra, not just the rashi, when a match is discussed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the starting letters for Hasta nakshatra babies?
The four pada-wise starting letters for Hasta are: Pada 1 → Pu, Pada 2 → Sha, Pada 3 → Na, Pada 4 → Tha.
Which deity rules Hasta nakshatra?
Savitar is the presiding deity of Hasta (हस्त). The ruling planet is moon, and the gana is deva.
What is the symbol of Hasta nakshatra?
Palm/hand. Babies born in this nakshatra are traditionally associated with the qualities this symbol represents.
Which rashi (moon sign) does Hasta fall under?
Hasta falls under the kanya rashi. The first pada starts at the rashi boundary; subsequent padas continue within the same rashi unless the nakshatra spans two signs.
What is the Nadi for Hasta nakshatra?
adi Nadi. Used in Ashtakoota (Gun Milan) compatibility — couples should avoid the same Nadi for marriage matching.
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