Adorned with serpents, a name of Shiva
Nakshatra
Anuradha nakshatra names
अनुराधा. Starting sounds: pada 1 ना (Na) · pada 2 नी (Ni) · pada 3 नू (Nu) · pada 4 ने (Ne). Rashi: Vrishchik.
162 names in our list fit these sounds. Confirm the pada and syllable with your priest. How syllables are chosen
ना Na
"Serpent goddess", from nāga and Lakṣmī
The serpent's jewel; Sanskrit nāga + maṇi
The name of Nagarjuna, the great Buddhist philosopher
A long braid like a serpent; nāga + veṇī
King of serpents; also a noble elephant
"Lord of serpents", from nāga + īśa; a name of Patañjali
Lord of serpents: Shiva as Nageshvara
"King of serpents" in popular use; Sanskrit nāgarāja, "noble elephant"
"Radiant" in popular use; Arabic nayyir, "shining, bright"
The name of Sant Namdev; from nāman, "name", and deva, "god"
"A name of Vishnu"; Sanskrit nārāyaṇa, "son of the primeval Man"
"A name of Durga and of Lakshmi"
Close sounds: long or short vowel. Many families accept these; check with your priest.
"New light"; Sanskrit nava + jyotis
"Fresh butter"; Sanskrit navanīta
Nachiketa, the boy who questioned Death; also "fire"
"Moon" or "star" in popular use; Hindi naqsh, "design"
"Star"
"Mongoose"; the fourth Pandava prince, Sahadeva's twin
Lotus; Sanskrit nalina
"Lotus"
Bowing in respect, salutation; Sanskrit namana
"Humble" in popular use; a modern name
Bowed, humble; Sanskrit namita
"Bowed", and so "humble"
"Humility" or "modesty"
"Venerable, worthy of a bow"
Joy, delight; Nanda, Krishna's foster-father
Son, one who gladdens; Sanskrit nandana
"Daughter", one who brings joy
"One who brings joy"
"A daughter"; popularly "delightful", from nand, to rejoice
A name of Shiva; often read as "lord of joy"
"Delighted" or "happy"
Young son of Nanda: a name of Krishna
Son of Nanda: a name of Krishna
Nanda's darling son: a name of Krishna
Shiva, "he who swallowed the poison"; Kannada nañju
Man-lion: Vishnu's fourth incarnation
King, lord of men; Sanskrit narendra
King, lord of men; Sanskrit nareśa
Vishnu as the man-lion; Sanskrit narahari
"Giver of delight"; the sacred river Narmada
Best of men; a name of Vishnu
King of dancers: Shiva as the cosmic dancer
Lord of dance; a title of the dancing Shiva
Finest of dancers: a title of Krishna
New, young, wonderful; Hindi naval
"The ninth day" of the lunar fortnight
"New, fresh"
"New, fresh, young"
The new moon; from Sanskrit nava and indu
"New" or "sailor" in popular use; Sanskrit nava, "new"
The nine lords: the nine master-yogis of the Nath tradition
"New, young"; also "praiseworthy"
"A new part"; modern name from Sanskrit navya and aṃśa
Eye; Sanskrit nayana, "the leading organ"
"Eye"; literally "the one that leads"
"Of the eyes", from Sanskrit nayana, "eye"
"Jewel of the eye, apple of the eye"; nayana + maṇi
"Star of the eye"
नी Ni
"Dark blue"; also "sapphire"
"Dark blue"
Bluish glow; a cloud; Sanskrit nīlābha
"Blue-eyed"
"Sapphire"
"Blueness"
Blue-throated: a name of Shiva
Sapphire; Sanskrit nīlamaṇi, "blue jewel"
"Water"
"Lotus", literally "water-born"
"Lotus", literally "born of water"
"Guided"; also "well-behaved, modest"
"Wise conduct, guidance"
Foundation, basis; Hindi neev
"Dew drops" or "nebula"; Sanskrit nīhāra, "mist, dew"
Blue-eyed; Sanskrit nīlākṣa
Clad in blue: a name of Balarama
"Dressed in blue"; also a classical rāga
"Blue-eyed" in popular use; Sanskrit nīlāñjana, "dark eye-black"
"Blue-eyed" in popular use; Sanskrit nīlāñjanā, "lightning"
Lord of the blue; from Sanskrit nīla and īśa
Blue lotus; Sanskrit nīlotpala
The kadamba tree; also read as "protector" or "water jar"
Cloud, the "giver of water"; Sanskrit nīrada
Quiet, calm; Sanskrit nīrava, "soundless"
"Moral, guided by right conduct", from nīti
Lord of right conduct; from Sanskrit nīti and īśa
Close sounds: long or short vowel. Many families accept these; check with your priest.
"Light" in popular use; Sanskrit nibha, "resembling"
"Treasure"
Lord of treasures: a name of Kubera
A modern name with no settled meaning
Dew, morning mist; Sanskrit nīhāra
Placed, set within; Sanskrit nihita
Home, abode; Sanskrit niketa
"Complete, whole, entire"
"Complete, whole"
Lord of all; from Sanskrit nikhila and īśa
"Earth" in popular use; originally a Russian name
Bower, leafy grove; Sanskrit nikuñja
Home, abode, resting-place; Sanskrit nilaya
A moment, the blink of an eye; Sanskrit nimeṣa
The twinkling of an eye, a moment; Sanskrit nimiṣa
"A moment", literally "a blink of the eye"
"Destined" in popular use; Sanskrit nimita, "fixed, established"
Sound, resonance; Sanskrit nināda
Skilled, expert; Sanskrit nipuṇa
"Unique, one of a kind"
Spotless, pure; a name of Shiva and the Supreme
"Spotless, pure"; also the full-moon day
Fearless; Sanskrit nirbhaya
Faultless, innocent; Sanskrit nirdoṣa
Waterfall, mountain stream; Sanskrit nirjhara
Pure, spotless, shining; Sanskrit nirmala
"Spotless, pure"
"Pure, without fault" in popular use; a modern name
Created, fashioned; Sanskrit nirmita
Incomparable, peerless; Sanskrit nirupama
"Incomparable, peerless"
Liberation, perfect peace; Sanskrit nirvāṇa
A modern name, usually given as "bliss" or "tranquillity"
"Fearless" in popular use; a modern name
Nature, the natural state; Sanskrit nisarga
Nature, the natural world; Sanskrit nisarga
Night
Ni, the seventh note of the Indian musical scale
Fearless, free from doubt; Sanskrit niḥśaṅka
Dawn, the end of night; Sanskrit niśānta
Steady, unshakable; Sanskrit niścala
Resolve, firm determination; Sanskrit niścaya
"Night"; literally "at night"
"Tuberose", literally "fragrant at night"
The moon, "beloved of Night"
"Midnight" in popular use; Sanskrit niśita, "sharp, keen"
"Night" in popular use; Sanskrit niśita, "sharp, keen"
Midnight; Sanskrit niśītha
"Gold ornament, gold coin"
Selfless, free from desire; Sanskrit niṣkāma
Essence, conclusion; Sanskrit niṣkarṣa
"Devotion, steadfast faith"
A modern name, usually given as "deeply rooted"
Lord of right conduct; from Sanskrit nīti and īśa
"Of right conduct"; from Sanskrit nīti, "guidance, wise conduct"
"Right path, moral" in popular use; linked to Sanskrit nīti
"Eternal"
Eternal bliss; Sanskrit nityānanda
"Holy" in popular use; a modern name
"Dedicated"; Sanskrit nivedita, "offered, presented"
Withdrawal from worldly life, inner rest; Sanskrit nivṛtti
"Destiny"; also "self-control"
नू Nu
ने Ne
"Love, affection"
"Sapling, young plant", from Persian
"Lord Nemi", the 22nd Jain Tirthankara
"Eye"; also "leader, guide"
Close sounds: long or short vowel. Many families accept these; check with your priest.
The sacred Naimisha forest; also "momentary"
"Eyes"
"Special" in popular use; Sanskrit naiśa, "of the night"
Prince of Nishadha: a name of King Nala
Moral, ethical; from Sanskrit nīti, "right conduct"
An offering to God; Sanskrit naivedya