All Mythological Names

Krishna ★ 99

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Divine Charioteer

From the Sanskrit root "Krish" — to attract. Krishna means "the one who attracts all hearts."

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Rohini Num 5 Deity Eighth avatar of Vishn…

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Rama ★ 99

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Ideal King · Maryada Purushottam

From the Sanskrit "ram" — to please, to delight. Rama is "the one who delights all beings," the embodiment of …

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Punarvasu Num 5 Deity Avatar of Vishnu

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Hanuman ★ 97

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Devotee Without Equal

Hanuman means "one with a prominent jaw"; he is the immortal symbol of devotion, strength and humility.

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 4 Deity Rudra avatar of Shiva …

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Sita ★ 96

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Daughter of the Earth · Devi

Sita means "furrow" — she was found in a ploughed field, a daughter of the earth goddess Bhudevi.

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Swati Num 8 Deity Incarnation of Lakshmi

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Radha ★ 95

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Soul of Devotion

Radha means "prosperity, success" and "worship"; she is the personification of love and bhakti.

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 9 Deity Incarnation of Lakshmi…

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Arjuna ★ 94

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Peerless Archer

Arjuna means "bright, shining, silver-white" — the pure and brilliant one.

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Chitra Num 1 Deity Friend and disciple of…

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Karna ★ 90

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Tragic Hero of Generosity

Karna means "ear"; he was born wearing divine earrings (kundala) and armour from the sun.

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 1 Deity Son of Surya

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Chanakya ★ 88

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Master Strategist

Chanakya (Kautilya, Vishnugupta) — the brilliant teacher and author of the Arthashastra.

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Uttara Ashadha Num 1

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Dhruva ★ 88

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Unshakeable Pole Star

Dhruva means "fixed, constant, immovable" — the steadfast one.

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Vishakha Num 4 Deity Blessed by Vishnu

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Lakshmana ★ 88

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Devoted Brother

Lakshmana means "one endowed with auspicious signs (lakshmana)," the lucky and noble one.

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Ashlesha Num 7 Deity Incarnation of Shesha …

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Abhimanyu ★ 86

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Fearless Young Warrior

Abhimanyu means "one with heroic temperament, fearless and self-respecting."

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 8

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Ashoka ★ 86

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Emperor of Compassion

Ashoka means "without sorrow"; the Mauryan emperor who turned from war to peace.

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Swati Num 5

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Draupadi ★ 85

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Fire-Born Queen

Draupadi means "daughter of Drupada"; also Yajnaseni, "born of the sacrificial fire."

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 5 Deity Incarnation of Shri / …

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Bharata ★ 84

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Selfless Regent

Bharata means "to be maintained," "the cherished one"; the name also gave Bhārat — India — its very identity.

Rashi Meena Nakshatra Revati Num 3

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Vyasa ★ 84

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Compiler of the Vedas

Vyasa means "the compiler, the arranger"; he divided the Vedas and authored the Mahabharata.

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Punarvasu Num 9 Deity Partial avatar of Vish…

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Prahlada ★ 82

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Fearless Devotee

Prahlada means "joy, bliss, ecstatic delight" — joy born of devotion.

Rashi Vrischika Nakshatra Anuradha Num 8 Deity Devotee of Vishnu; sav…

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Vikramaditya ★ 82

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Legendary Wise King

Vikramaditya means "sun of valour (vikrama + aditya)" — the brave and brilliant king.

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 1

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Bhishma ★ 80

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Grandsire of the Vow

Bhishma means "the one of the terrible oath"; born Devavrata, he earned this name through his vow.

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Shravana Num 3 Deity Incarnation of a Vasu

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Savitri ★ 80

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · She Who Outwitted Death

Savitri means "of the sun (Savitr)," radiant and life-giving; also the sacred Gayatri verse.

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 8 Deity Linked to the solar de…

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Valmiki ★ 80

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The First Poet (Adi Kavi)

Valmiki means "one born of an anthill (valmika)"; the first poet, author of the Ramayana.

Rashi Vrischika Nakshatra Jyeshtha Num 3

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Parashurama ★ 78

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Warrior-Sage with the Axe

Parashurama means "Rama with the axe (parashu)" — the sixth avatar of Vishnu.

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Purva Ashadha Num 2 Deity Sixth avatar of Vishnu

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Nachiketa ★ 75

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Boy Who Questioned Death

Nachiketa means "fire" and "the one who does not know" — the seeker who asked death its deepest secret.

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Pushya Num 1

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Aditi ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Mother Goddess

Boundless; the mother of the gods

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 2 Deity Mother Goddess

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Aditya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Solar deity

Son of Aditi; the sun

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 3 Deity Solar deity

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Agni ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · God of Fire

The fire god; carrier of offerings

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 1 Deity God of Fire

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Ahalya ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage's wife

One of unsurpassed beauty; freed by Rama

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 3 Deity Sage's wife

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Akbar ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Emperor

Great; the emperor of tolerance

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 8 Deity Emperor

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Aksha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Concept

Eye; perception and the axis of all

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 3 Deity Concept

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Ambarisha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King

A great devotee-king of Vishnu

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 2 Deity King

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Anasuya ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage's wife

Free from jealousy; the ideal of virtue

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 9 Deity Sage's wife

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Angada ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Vanara Prince

An armlet; brave vanara prince

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 6 Deity Vanara Prince

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Aranya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Concept

The forest; the wild sacred wilderness

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 2 Deity Concept

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Arundhati ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage's wife

The morning star; the ideal devoted wife

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 2 Deity Sage's wife

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Aruni ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

Of the dawn; the sage Uddalaka Aruni

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 6 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Aryabhata ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Scientist

The great ancient mathematician-astronomer

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 9 Deity Scientist

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Ashwatthama ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Warrior

The voice of a sacred horse; son of Drona

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 8 Deity Warrior

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Atman ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Concept

The Self; the eternal soul

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 6 Deity Concept

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Atri ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

One of the seven great sages (Saptarishis)

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Krittika Num 8 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Balarama ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Incarnation of Shesha

Rama of strength; elder brother of Krishna

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 6 Deity Incarnation of Shesha

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Bhagiratha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King

The king who brought the Ganga to earth

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 7 Deity King

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Bhima ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Pandava

The mighty; the terrible one

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 4 Deity Pandava

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Bhrigu ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

A great sage; one of the Saptarishis

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 1 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Birbal ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Minister

Brave heart; the witty royal advisor

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 2 Deity Minister

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Brahma ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Supreme God (Creator)

The creator of the universe

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 6 Deity Supreme God (Creator)

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Buddha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Founder of Buddhism

The awakened, enlightened one

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 4 Deity Founder of Buddhism

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Chandragupta ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Emperor

Protected by the moon; founder of an empire

Rashi Meena Nakshatra Revati Num 7 Deity Emperor

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Damayanti ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Princess

One who subdues; the faithful queen of Nala

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Pushya Num 4 Deity Princess

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Dasharatha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King of Ayodhya

One whose chariot moves in ten directions

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Pushya Num 9 Deity King of Ayodhya

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Devaki ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Queen

Divine; the birth-mother of Krishna

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Ashlesha Num 1 Deity Queen

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Devayani ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Princess

Leading to the gods; daughter of Shukra

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Ashlesha Num 6 Deity Princess

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Drona ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Guru

Born in a vessel; master of weapons

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Purva Ashadha Num 1 Deity Guru

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Durga ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Supreme Goddess

The invincible one; remover of distress

Rashi Karka Nakshatra Ashlesha Num 7 Deity Supreme Goddess

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Ekadanta ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Form of Ganesha

The single-tusked one; Ganesha

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 5 Deity Form of Ganesha

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Ekalavya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Archer

The single-focused devoted learner

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 2 Deity Archer

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Eklavya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Archer

The single-minded devoted archer

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 1 Deity Archer

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Gajendra ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Devotee

The lord of elephants saved by Vishnu

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Dhanishta Num 4 Deity Devotee

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Gandhari ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Queen

Princess of Gandhara; devoted queen

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Dhanishta Num 4 Deity Queen

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Ganesha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Son of Shiva & Parvati

Lord of the ganas; remover of obstacles

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Dhanishta Num 5 Deity Son of Shiva & Parvati

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Ganga ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · River Goddess

The sacred river goddess

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Dhanishta Num 4 Deity River Goddess

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Gargi ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Brahmavadini

A great woman philosopher of the Upanishads

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Dhanishta Num 1 Deity Brahmavadini

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Gautama ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

The enlightened sage; remover of darkness

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Dhanishta Num 2 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Ghatotkacha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Warrior

Bald-headed like a pot; son of Bhima

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Ardra Num 9 Deity Warrior

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Harishchandra ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King

The king who never told a lie

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Punarvasu Num 2 Deity King

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Harsha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Emperor

Joy, delight; the scholar-emperor

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Punarvasu Num 8 Deity Emperor

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Ila ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Goddess

Of the earth; speech and offering

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 5 Deity Goddess

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Indra ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King of the Devas

King of the gods; lord of heaven and rain

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 4 Deity King of the Devas

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Janaka ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King of Mithila

The father; the philosopher-king of Mithila

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Uttara Ashadha Num 2 Deity King of Mithila

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Jatayu ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Divine Bird

The noble eagle who fought for Sita

Rashi Makara Nakshatra Uttara Ashadha Num 5 Deity Divine Bird

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Kabir ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Saint-Poet

Great; the weaver-saint and poet

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 8 Deity Saint-Poet

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Kalidasa ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Poet

Servant of Kali; the greatest Sanskrit poet

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 7 Deity Poet

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Kartikeya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Son of Shiva & Parvati

Commander of the divine army; son of the Krittikas

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 1 Deity Son of Shiva & Parvati

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Kashyapa ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

An ancient progenitor sage

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 4 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Kausalya ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Queen of Ayodhya

Of the Kosala kingdom; mother of Rama

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 9 Deity Queen of Ayodhya

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Kripa ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Guru

Compassion; an immortal teacher

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 5 Deity Guru

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Kunti ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Queen

Princess of the Kunti kingdom; mother of the Pandavas

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Ardra Num 9 Deity Queen

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Kurma ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Second avatar of Vishnu

The tortoise avatar of Vishnu

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Ardra Num 6 Deity Second avatar of Vishn…

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Kush ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Prince of Ayodhya

Son of Rama and Sita

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Ardra Num 7 Deity Prince of Ayodhya

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Lakshmi ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Consort of Vishnu

Goddess of wealth, fortune and beauty

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Ashwini Num 1 Deity Consort of Vishnu

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Luv ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Prince of Ayodhya

Son of Rama and Sita

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Bharani Num 6 Deity Prince of Ayodhya

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Mahavira ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Tirthankara

The great hero; 24th Tirthankara

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 3 Deity Tirthankara

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Maitreyi ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Brahmavadini

Friendly; the philosopher-wife of Yajnavalkya

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 1 Deity Brahmavadini

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Mandavi ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Princess

A gentle princess of Mithila

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 4 Deity Princess

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Mandodari ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Queen of Lanka

One of the chaste and wise queens

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 2 Deity Queen of Lanka

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Matsya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · First avatar of Vishnu

The fish avatar of Vishnu

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 5 Deity First avatar of Vishnu

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Meera ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Indian · Devotee

Devotee; the saint-poet of Krishna

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 8 Deity Devotee

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Menaka ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Apsara

The celestial apsara of great beauty

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 9 Deity Apsara

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Mitra ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Solar deity

Friend; god of friendship and contracts

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Magha Num 3 Deity Solar deity

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Nakula ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Pandava

Most handsome; skilled with horses

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 9 Deity Pandava

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Nala ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King

The righteous king of Nishadha

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 1 Deity King

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Nanak ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Sikh Guru

The first Sikh Guru

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 5 Deity Sikh Guru

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Narada ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Travelling Sage of Devotion

Narada means "giver of wisdom/water (nara + da)"; the divine sage and eternal devotee of Vishnu.

Rashi Mithuna Nakshatra Ardra Num 9 Deity Devarishi, devotee of …

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Narasimha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Fourth avatar of Vishnu

The man-lion avatar of Vishnu

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 5 Deity Fourth avatar of Vishn…

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Parikshit ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King

The tested one; saviour of the dynasty

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Uttara Phalguni Num 9 Deity King

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Parvati ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Consort of Shiva

Daughter of the mountain (Parvat)

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Uttara Phalguni Num 5 Deity Consort of Shiva

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Patanjali ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Sage

Author of the Yoga Sutras

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Uttara Phalguni Num 7 Deity Sage

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Rambha ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Apsara

A celestial dancer of Indra's court

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Chitra Num 6 Deity Apsara

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Renuka ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Mother Goddess

Mother of Parashurama; goddess of devotion

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Swati Num 3 Deity Mother Goddess

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Rishi ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage

A seer; one who perceives sacred truth

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Chitra Num 3 Deity Sage

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Rukmini ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Consort of Krishna

Adorned with gold; chief queen of Krishna

Rashi Tula Nakshatra Swati Num 3 Deity Consort of Krishna

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Sahadeva ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Pandava

With the gods; wisest of the Pandavas

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 8 Deity Pandava

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Sanatkumara ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

Eternally young; a mind-born sage

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 3 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Saranyu ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Goddess

Swift; goddess of clouds and the dawn

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 1 Deity Goddess

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Saraswati ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Consort of Brahma

Goddess of knowledge, music and the arts

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 4 Deity Consort of Brahma

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Sati ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Consort of Shiva

The truthful, devoted one

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 9 Deity Consort of Shiva

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Satyabhama ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Consort of Krishna

Truthful and radiant; queen of Krishna

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 5 Deity Consort of Krishna

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Satyakama ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Seeker

One who desires only truth

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 9 Deity Seeker

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Shakuntala ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Heroine

Raised by shakunta birds; mother of Bharata

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 4 Deity Heroine

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Shankara ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Philosopher

The beneficent one; the great philosopher

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 2 Deity Philosopher

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Sharmishtha ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Princess

The pleasing princess of the Asuras

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 7 Deity Princess

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Shatrughna ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Prince of Ayodhya

Slayer of enemies; twin of Lakshmana

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 8 Deity Prince of Ayodhya

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Shikhandi ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Warrior

One who wears a crest; a brave warrior

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 9 Deity Warrior

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Shiva ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Supreme God (Destroyer)

The auspicious one; the destroyer and transformer

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 7 Deity Supreme God (Destroyer…

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Shivaji ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · King

The auspicious king; founder of a kingdom

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 9 Deity King

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Shravan ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Devoted Son

The devoted son of the listening ear

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 5 Deity Devoted Son

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Shvetaketu ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Seeker

Bright banner; the seeker of the Chandogya

Rashi Kanya Nakshatra Hasta Num 5 Deity Seeker

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Soma ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Lunar deity

The moon; the sacred nectar of immortality

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada Num 6 Deity Lunar deity

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Subhadra ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Princess

Glorious and auspicious; sister of Krishna

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 6 Deity Princess

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Sudama ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Devotee

The humble friend of Krishna

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 1 Deity Devotee

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Sugriva ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Vanara King

One with a beautiful neck; the vanara king

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 4 Deity Vanara King

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Sumitra ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Queen of Ayodhya

Good friend; mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 3 Deity Queen of Ayodhya

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Surdas ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Saint-Poet

The blind devotee-poet of Krishna

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 1 Deity Saint-Poet

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Surya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Solar deity

The sun god; source of light and life

Rashi Kumbha Nakshatra Shatabhisha Num 4 Deity Solar deity

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Tansen ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Musician

The legendary master of music

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Purva Phalguni Num 5 Deity Musician

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Tara ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Goddess

Star; a goddess of wisdom

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Purva Phalguni Num 8 Deity Goddess

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Tarka ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Concept

Reason; the art of logic

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Purva Phalguni Num 1 Deity Concept

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Tulsidas ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Saint-Poet

Servant of the tulsi; author of Ramcharitmanas

Rashi Simha Nakshatra Purva Phalguni Num 7 Deity Saint-Poet

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Uddalaka ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

A renowned Upanishadic teacher

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 4 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Urmila ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Princess of Mithila

The bringer of waves of passion

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 8 Deity Princess of Mithila

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Urvashi ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Apsara

The most beautiful of the apsaras

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 6 Deity Apsara

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Ushas ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Goddess of Dawn

The dawn; goddess of the morning light

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 9 Deity Goddess of Dawn

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Uttara ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Princess

Superior; princess of Matsya

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Krittika Num 9 Deity Princess

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Vamana ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Fifth avatar of Vishnu

The dwarf avatar of Vishnu

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 9 Deity Fifth avatar of Vishnu

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Varaha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Third avatar of Vishnu

The boar avatar of Vishnu

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 7 Deity Third avatar of Vishnu

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Varuna ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · God of Waters

God of the cosmic waters and moral order

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 3 Deity God of Waters

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Vashishtha ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

Most excellent; royal sage of the Ikshvakus

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 7 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Vayu ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · God of Wind

The wind god; the breath of life

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 5 Deity God of Wind

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Vela ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Concept

The shore; tide and time

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Mrigashira Num 6 Deity Concept

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Vibhishana ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · King of Lanka

The righteous brother of Ravana

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 3 Deity King of Lanka

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Vidura ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Minister

The wise and skilful one

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 2 Deity Minister

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Vidya ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Goddess

Knowledge; sacred learning

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 4 Deity Goddess

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Vidyut ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Natural force

Lightning; brilliance and speed

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 4 Deity Natural force

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Vishnu ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Supreme God (Preserver)

The all-pervading preserver of the universe

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 8 Deity Supreme God (Preserver…

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Vishvamitra ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Brahmarishi

Friend of all; sage who composed the Gayatri

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 7 Deity Brahmarishi

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Vivekananda ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Indian · Monk-Philosopher

The bliss of discernment; the great monk

Rashi Vrishabha Nakshatra Rohini Num 1 Deity Monk-Philosopher

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Yajnavalkya ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Sage (Rishi)

Sage of the sacrifice; great Vedic teacher

Rashi Vrischika Nakshatra Jyeshtha Num 5 Deity Sage (Rishi)

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Yamuna ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · River Goddess

The sacred river; sister of Yama

Rashi Vrischika Nakshatra Jyeshtha Num 9 Deity River Goddess

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Yashoda ★ 74

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · Mother

Giver of fame; foster-mother of Krishna

Rashi Vrischika Nakshatra Jyeshtha Num 4 Deity Mother

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Yudhishthira ★ 74

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · Eldest Pandava

Steady in war; the king of righteousness

Rashi Vrischika Nakshatra Jyeshtha Num 2 Deity Eldest Pandava

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Shabari ★ 72

Girl · Sanskrit · Hindu · The Pure-Hearted Devotee

Shabari means "of the Shabara tribe"; she is the timeless symbol of pure, patient devotion.

Rashi Dhanu Nakshatra Mula Num 6

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Markandeya ★ 70

Boy · Sanskrit · Hindu · The One Who Conquered Death

Markandeya is the name of the immortal sage who defeated death through devotion to Shiva.

Rashi Mesh Nakshatra Bharani Num 3 Deity Devotee of Shiva

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