Pushya baby names

Pushya is widely honoured as the most auspicious nakshatra — the udder that feeds, the lotus that blooms from mud. Ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, it nourishes steadily and keeps its promises.

A child born while the Moon crosses Pushya traditionally receives a name beginning with the syllable of their pada. Not sure of the pada? Compute it from the birth details →

Pada 1 — names beginning with “Hu”

• Hulas — delight ♂

Pada 2 — names beginning with “He”

• Hem — gold ♂
• Hema — golden one ♀
• Hemant — early winter; golden season ♂

Pada 3 — names beginning with “Ho”

• Hom — sacred fire offering ♂

Pada 4 — names beginning with “Da”

• Daksh — capable; skilled ♂
• Damini — lightning ♀
• Darshan — sacred sight ♂

Read the full Pushya profile → · All 27 nakshatras → · Free birth chart →

A living cultural tradition, offered as heritage rather than rule — a name chosen with love fulfils the custom in every tradition.