Krittika Nakshatra — Baby Names & Syllables

A child born under Krittika is classically named with a syllable of its pada: A, I, U, E. Below are the syllables by pada and curated name ideas for each.

Naming syllables by pada

  • Pada 1: A
  • Pada 2: I
  • Pada 3: U
  • Pada 4: E

Boy name ideas

  • Aarav
  • Ishan
  • Uday
  • Eklavya

Girl name ideas

  • Aanya
  • Ira
  • Urvi
  • Esha

The Krittika nature (classical)

Sharp, purifying and frank — a cutting intellect that burns through pretence, with dignity and a protective streak. The classical caution is a hot tongue; tempered, it becomes the teacher’s clarifying fire.

Janma-nakshatra phala (Hora Sara / Brihat Samhita consensus)

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