What is Anuradha nakshatra? Anuradha is nakshatra 17 of 27, in Vrishchika. Its ruling planet is Saturn, its deity is Mitra, the god of friendship, and its name letters are Na, Ni, Nu and Ne.
Anuradha at a glance
- Rashi
- Vrishchika
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Deity
- Mitra, the god of friendship
- Symbol
- Lotus
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Mridu (soft)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for gentle beginnings: friendship, music, new clothes and many wedding muhurats.
Baby names for Anuradha
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Na, pada 2 is Ni, pada 3 is Nu, pada 4 is Ne.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Na) | Nachiket | The boy who questioned Yama in the Katha Upanishad | Boy |
| 1 (Na) | Nakul | One of the Pandavas | Boy |
| 1 (Na) | Nand | Joy, foster father of Krishna | Boy |
| 1 (Na) | Nandan | One who gladdens, son | Boy |
| 1 (Na) | Narasimha | The man-lion avatar of Vishnu | Boy |
| 1 (Na) | Nalini | Lotus | Girl |
| 1 (Na) | Namrata | Humility | Girl |
| 1 (Na) | Nanda | Joy | Girl |
| 1 (Na) | Nandini | The sacred cow, one who gladdens | Girl |
| 1 (Na) | Narmada | A sacred river | Girl |
| 2 (Ni) | Nidhish | Lord of treasure | Boy |
| 2 (Ni) | Nikhil | Whole, complete | Boy |
| 2 (Ni) | Nikunj | Grove | Boy |
| 2 (Ni) | Nilesh | Lord of blue, Krishna | Boy |
| 2 (Ni) | Nimish | The blink of an eye | Boy |
| 2 (Ni) | Nidhi | Treasure | Girl |
| 2 (Ni) | Nikita | Earth | Girl |
| 2 (Ni) | Nilima | Blue | Girl |
| 2 (Ni) | Nirali | Unique | Girl |
| 2 (Ni) | Nirmala | Pure | Girl |
| 3 (Nu) | Nutan | New | Boy |
| 3 (Nu) | Nupur | Anklet | Girl |
| 3 (Nu) | Nutana | New | Girl |
| 4 (Ne) | Neel | Blue | Boy |
| 4 (Ne) | Neelkanth | Blue-throated, Shiva | Boy |
| 4 (Ne) | Neeraj | Lotus | Boy |
| 4 (Ne) | Neelam | Sapphire | Girl |
| 4 (Ne) | Neelima | Blue | Girl |
| 4 (Ne) | Neha | Love | Girl |
| 4 (Ne) | Netra | Eyes | Girl |
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani, for the classes of nakshatra.
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for the ruling planets in the Vimshottari system.
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Pujas for Anuradha
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Anuradha nakshatra?
The four padas of Anuradha give Na, Ni, Nu, Ne. Pada 1 is Na, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Anuradha?
Saturn rules Anuradha in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Mitra, the god of friendship.
Is Anuradha a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Anuradha belong to?
Anuradha falls in Vrishchika.