Magha Nakshatra Baby Namesमघा
Magha is nakshatra 10 of the 27 birth stars used in traditional Indian naming. Its presiding deity is Pitris and its ruling planet is Ketu. Its four padas fall in the Simha rashi, and each pada carries one traditional starting sound for a name.
The four padas and their starting sounds
Girl names for Magha
Boy names for Magha
माधवMādhavaMadhav✶
Krishna; consort of Lakṣmī; spring
महेशMahesh
great lord, Shiva
मानवMānavaManav
Human; descendant of Manu
मनोजManojaManoj
Mind-born — the god of love
मधुMadhu
honey, sweetness
मणिपालManipal
Protector of jewels
मनमोहनManmohan
Enchanter of the mind (Krishna)
मेधजMedhaja
Born of sacrifice; epithet of Viṣṇu
A few recognizable examples from our reviewed collection — shown with the meaning each is attested with. ✶ marks a name with a cited verse. The reading for a birth is personal to its exact pada.
From the sources — Mādhava
ततः श्वेतैर्हयैर्युक्ते महति स्यन्दने स्थितौ । माधवः पाण्डवश्चैव दिव्यौ शङ्खौ प्रदध्मतुः ॥ १४ ॥
Then, from amidst the Pandava army, seated in a glorious chariot drawn by white horses, Madhav and Arjun blew their Divine conch shells.
Bhagavad-gītā 1.14; cross-reference Viṣṇu Sahasranāma śloka 8 (nāma 73)
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture — this verse is shown exactly as attested.
Common questions
Which starting sounds are used for Magha nakshatra names?
Magha has four padas, and each pada is linked to one traditional starting sound: Maa, Mee, Moo, Me. A name is chosen to begin with the sound of the baby's exact pada.
How is the exact pada determined?
The pada comes from the Moon's sidereal position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — each nakshatra spans four padas, and the birth moment falls in exactly one of them. That is why the recorded birth time matters: a different time can fall in a different pada.
Are there both girl and boy names for Magha?
Yes — our reviewed collection carries both girl and boy names for Magha's sounds. The samples on this page show a few recognizable ones; the full reading is personal to the exact pada.
Where do the meanings come from?
Every meaning is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture. Names with a ✶ marker carry a verbatim verse citation; the others are attested by dictionary entry.
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