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

Brihaspati · Saturn · Karka (Cancer)

Hu
(हु)
He
(हे)
Ho
(हो)
Da
(दा)

Pushya Nakshatra Names

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Pushya Nakshatra Baby Boy Names

(10 names)
H
Hemant
Winter season; golden harvest time
H
Hetan
Love; one who loves
H
Homi
Fire oblation; sacred fire
H
Homnath
Lord of the sacred fire
D
Daksh
Skilled, expert, capable; Lord Brahma's son
D
Damodar
Lord Krishna; one bound by a rope around the waist
D
Darshan
Vision, sight; to behold the divine
D
Darpan
Mirror; reflection
D
Daman
One who controls; master
D
Dayasagar
Ocean of compassion
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Pushya Nakshatra Baby Girl Names

(10 names)
H
Huma
The phoenix bird of good fortune
H
Heena
Henna; fragrant
H
Hetal
Friendly; full of happiness
H
Hemali
Golden; the goddess who gives wealth
H
Homa
Sacred fire ritual; phoenix
D
Damini
Lightning; the bright one
D
Darsha
Sight; new moon day
D
Daya
Compassion, mercy, kindness
D
Dayita
Beloved, cherished
D
Daksha
Able, skilful; Goddess Sati's name
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Rashi
Karka (Cancer)
Presiding Deity
Brihaspati
Element
Water
Starting Letters for Pushya Nakshatra

Children born under Pushya nakshatra should have names starting with Hu (हु), He (हे), Ho (हो), Da (दा). The presiding deity is Brihaspati and the ruling planet is Saturn. Traits: Nurturing, responsible, wise, traditional, protective, devoted.

The 4 Aksharas of Pushya Nakshatra

Hu
Hu (हु)
Pada 1
He
He (हे)
Pada 2
Ho
Ho (हो)
Pada 3
Da
Da (दा)
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 Pushya Nakshatra

Expert Insight

“The Pushya nakshatra, ruled by Saturn, carries a very specific vibrational signature. In my consultations, children born under this nakshatra consistently show nurturing, responsible, wise, traditional, protective, devoted. 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

Pushya, meaning "to nourish," is ruled by Saturn and governed by Brihaspati, the guru of the gods. It is considered the most auspicious of all nakshatras. Children born under Pushya are nurturing, responsible, wise, and deeply devoted to their family and community.

Symbol
Cow udder; lotus; circle
Child Traits
Nurturing, responsible, wise, traditional, protective, devoted
Deity
BrihaspatiJupiter, the guru of the gods
Element
Water

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