Hemaहेमा
Hemā · traditionally used for girls
“Apsaras; fine woman”
A celestial courtesan; Apsaras of Indra's court; in Hari-vaṃśa among the Apsaras list.
Starting sound and where it falls
Hema begins with He — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with He open Pushya pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes golden beauty and grace, linked to a celestial apsara.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Hema mean?
Hema (Hemā) is attested as “Apsaras; fine woman.” A celestial courtesan; Apsaras of Indra's court; in Hari-vaṃśa among the Apsaras list.
Which nakshatra sound does Hema fit?
Hema begins with the sound He, which opens Pushya pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Hema a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Hema is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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