Reviewed by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, PhD Vedic Astrology · Updated June 2026
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Hasta Nakshatra Baby Names

Savitar · Moon · Kanya (Virgo)

Pu
(पु)
Sha
(षा)
Na
(ना)
Tha
(ठा)

Hasta Nakshatra Names

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Hasta Nakshatra Baby Boy Names

(10 names)
P
Punit
Pure, holy, virtuous
P
Purush
Man, soul, Brahman
S
Shashank
Moon; one with a rabbit mark
S
Shankar
Bestower of happiness; Shiva
N
Naman
Bow, salutation; greeting
N
Naveen
New, fresh, modern
N
Nakul
One of the Pandavas; mongoose
N
Narendra
King of men; Swami Vivekananda
N
Naresh
King, ruler of men
T
Thakur
Lord, master, deity
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Hasta Nakshatra Baby Girl Names

(10 names)
P
Puja
Worship, adoration
P
Purvi
Eastern; one from the east
S
Shashi
Moon; one with the moon
S
Shanti
Peace, tranquility
N
Naina
Eyes; one with beautiful eyes
N
Namrata
Humility, modesty
N
Nandini
Daughter; one who brings joy; Parvati
N
Nisha
Night
N
Nalini
Lotus; delicate
N
Navya
New, young, worth praising
Ruling Planet
Moon
Rashi
Kanya (Virgo)
Presiding Deity
Savitar
Element
Fire
Starting Letters for Hasta Nakshatra

Children born under Hasta nakshatra should have names starting with Pu (पु), Sha (षा), Na (ना), Tha (ठा). The presiding deity is Savitar and the ruling planet is Moon. Traits: Skillful, clever, witty, adaptable, practical, service-minded.

The 4 Aksharas of Hasta Nakshatra

Pu
Pu (पु)
Pada 1
Sha
Sha (षा)
Pada 2
Na
Na (ना)
Pada 3
Tha
Tha (ठा)
Pada 4

Each nakshatra has 4 padas (quarters of 3°20' each). The akshara above is the auspicious starting sound for each pada. In the Namkaran (baby naming) ceremony, the family pandit will identify the exact pada from the birth chart to recommend the most precise akshara for the child.

About Hasta Nakshatra

Expert Insight

“The Hasta nakshatra, ruled by Moon, carries a very specific vibrational signature. In my consultations, children born under this nakshatra consistently show skillful, clever, witty, adaptable, practical, service-minded. A name starting with the correct akshara reinforces rather than fights these natural tendencies — I have seen this make a measurable difference in the child's early confidence and sense of identity. Per Vishnu Dharmottara Purana and the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, the Namkaran syllable is not tradition for tradition's sake — it is a calculated resonance with the child's natal Moon.”

— Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, PhD Vedic Astrology · 20+ Years Practice

Hasta nakshatra is ruled by the Moon and governed by Savitar, the creative sun god. Hasta means "hand" — children born under this star are skilled, clever with their hands, quick-witted, and masterful at crafting both objects and ideas.

Symbol
Hand, fist
Child Traits
Skillful, clever, witty, adaptable, practical, service-minded
Deity
SavitarThe sun god of creativity and skill
Element
Fire

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