Indian name meaning
Nakshatra
♀ GirlNak·shat·ra · 3 syllables
A star
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| N | a | k | s | h | a | t | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Nakshatra carries the name number 6.
About the name Nakshatra
Nakshatra is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A star.”
Spoken aloud it is Nak·shat·ra — 3 syllables. Nakshatra is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nakshatra mean?
Nakshatra means “A star.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nakshatra a boy or a girl name?
Nakshatra is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nakshatra?
Nakshatra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nakshatra?
Nakshatra has 3 syllables and is said as Nak·shat·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Nakshatra?
In the Chaldean system, Nakshatra has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Nakshatra a common name in India?
Nakshatra does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Nakshatra?
For a brother to Nakshatra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Nachiket, Nagendra, Naitik or Hitendra all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nakshatra?
Chaitra, Aritra, Suchitra or Netra share Nakshatra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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