Vedic Baby Names · Pushya Nakshatra
Baby Names for Pushya (पुष्य) Nakshatra
Names starting with Hu, He, Ho, Da are auspicious for babies born in Pushya nakshatra. Pada-wise letter assignments are grounded in the Vedic naming tradition (Akshara) — verified by the Ishvaram engine.
Baby names for Pushya (पुष्य) nakshatra traditionally begin with the syllables Hu, He, Ho, Da — one for each of its four padas. The pada of the Moon at the exact birth time selects the starting letter. Pushya is ruled by saturn with deity Brihaspati, and carries deva gana.
Number
8
Rashi
kark
Ruler
saturn
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
Hu
Pada 2
He
Pada 3
Ho
Pada 4
Da
Pushya Nakshatra Baby Names (57)
Traditional Sanskrit-origin names for each Pushya starting syllable, with meanings. For names ranked by numerology fit to an exact birth time, use the calculator.
Names starting with Hu
Hukum हुकुम
Command, order · male
Huma हुमा
Bird of paradise · female
Huriya हुरिया
Angel, celestial being · female
Hulash हुलास
Delight, pleasure · male
Hunkar हुंकार
War cry, roar · male
Hushna हुश्ना
Beautiful, good-looking · female
Hunar हुनर
Skill, talent · unisex
Humesh हुमेश
Lord of the sacred fire · male
Hulasi हुलासी
Joyful, happy · female
Hridaya हृदय
Heart · male
Hulasa हुलासा
Joy, delight · female
Names starting with He
Hemant हेमंत
Winter, gold · male
Hema हेमा
Golden, Goddess Parvati · female
Hetal हेतल
Friendly, cheerful · female
Hemali हेमाली
Golden, icy · female
Hemang हेमांग
One with golden body · male
Hemangi हेमांगी
Golden-bodied woman · female
Hemakshi हेमाक्षी
Golden-eyed · female
Hemendra हेमेन्द्र
Lord of gold · male
Heera हीरा
Diamond · unisex
Hemisha हेमिषा
Golden princess · female
Hemapriya हेमप्रिया
Lover of gold · female
Heman हेमन
Golden one · male
Heti हेति
Ray of light, flame · female
Names starting with Ho
Hotra होत्रा
Invoker of sacred fire · male
Homi होमी
Sacred fire ritual · male
Holika होलिका
Related to Holi festival · female
Hosh होश
Senses, awareness · male
Homan होमन
Fire worshipper · male
Homesh होमेश
Lord of fire rituals · male
Hora होरा
Astrological hour · female
Hotri होत्री
Priest who invokes fire · male
Hoshin होशिन
Mindful, alert · male
Hovish होविश
One who offers · male
Homa होमा
Fire offering · female
Hovan होवन
Fire worshipper · male
Names starting with Da
Daksh दक्ष
Skilled, competent · male
Daksha दक्षा
Earth, Sati's father · female
Darpan दर्पण
Mirror · male
Daya दया
Compassion, mercy · female
Darsh दर्श
Sight, new moon · male
Dayita दयिता
Beloved, cherished · female
Damini दामिनी
Lightning · female
Dakshata दक्षता
Skillfulness · female
Dakshesh दक्षेश
Lord of the competent · male
Daman दमन
Self-controlled, garland · male
Darika दारिका
Maiden, young girl · female
Dayalu दयालु
Compassionate, merciful · male
Darshita दर्शिता
Shown, revealed · female
Darshini दर्शिनी
One who blesses with sight · female
Damayanti दमयंती
Beautiful princess from Mahabharata · female
Darshan दर्शन
Vision, divine sight · male
Dayesh दयेश
Lord of compassion · male
Darpana दर्पणा
Mirror, reflection · female
Dalaja दलजा
Born from petal, honey · female
Dakini डाकिनी
Sky-going goddess · female
Daivat दैवत
Divine, godly · male
Pada, Navamsha & Pada Lord Details
Beyond the starting syllable, each pada of Pushya maps to a navamsha (D9) rashi with its own lord. Pandits weigh the pada lord alongside the nakshatra ruler (saturn) when finalising a name in the Namkaran Sanskar:
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsha rashi | Pada lord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Hu (हू) | Simha | Sun |
| Pada 2 | He (हे) | Kanya | Mercury |
| Pada 3 | Ho (हो) | Tula | Venus |
| Pada 4 | Da (ड) | Vrishchik | Mars |
Nakshatra Significance
Pushya (पुष्य) is the 8th nakshatra in the 27-nakshatra system. Its presiding deity is Brihaspati, with saturn as the ruling graha. The symbol — Flower/cow udder — characterises the qualities this nakshatra confers on those born under it.
The gana for Pushya is deva, used in Ashtakoota matching. The Nadi is madhya — same-Nadi marriages are traditionally avoided (Nadi Dosha), while different-Nadi pairings are considered ideal for health compatibility.
Pushya spans 93.333°–106.667° of the zodiac and is classed as a light nakshatra of deva nature. Classically it signifies nourishment, protection, dharma, prosperity — themes elders often echo in the meaning of the name chosen for a Pushya-born child.
Nadi & Gana — Matching Context for Pushya Babies
Pushya belongs to the Madhya (Pitta) Nadi. In Ashtakoota matching, a partner born in the same Nadi scores 0 of 8 in the Nadi koota (Nadi Dosha). The other Madhya-Nadi nakshatras a Pushya-born traditionally checks against are: Bharani, Mrigashira, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Its gana is deva — shared with Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Hasta, 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 Pushya nakshatra babies?
The four pada-wise starting letters for Pushya are: Pada 1 → Hu, Pada 2 → He, Pada 3 → Ho, Pada 4 → Da.
Which deity rules Pushya nakshatra?
Brihaspati is the presiding deity of Pushya (पुष्य). The ruling planet is saturn, and the gana is deva.
What is the symbol of Pushya nakshatra?
Flower/cow udder. Babies born in this nakshatra are traditionally associated with the qualities this symbol represents.
Which rashi (moon sign) does Pushya fall under?
Pushya falls under the kark 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 Pushya nakshatra?
madhya Nadi. Used in Ashtakoota (Gun Milan) compatibility — couples should avoid the same Nadi for marriage matching.
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