Himanshuहिमांशु
Himāṃśu · traditionally used for boys
“Cool-rayed; the moon”
'Cool-rayed', the moon; also camphor. Pervasive in kāvya including Meghadūta 91, Raghuvaṃśa 5.16.
Starting sound and where it falls
Himanshu begins with Hi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Hi open Punarvasu pada 4. 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 the cool, gentle rays of the moon, a favorite image in classical poetry.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Himanshu mean?
Himanshu (Himāṃśu) is attested as “Cool-rayed; the moon.” 'Cool-rayed', the moon; also camphor. Pervasive in kāvya including Meghadūta 91, Raghuvaṃśa 5.16.
Which nakshatra sound does Himanshu fit?
Himanshu begins with the sound Hi, which opens Punarvasu pada 4. 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 Himanshu a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Himanshu is traditionally used for boys.
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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