Shravana Nakshatra Baby Names
In Vedic astrology, the Shravana nakshatra is the 22nd of the 27 lunar mansions, falling within Capricorn (Makara). Its ruling planet is Moon, presiding deity Vishnu, and symbol the Ear / three footprints. Children born under this nakshatra are traditionally marked by listening, learning, fame through wisdom.
Traditional Hindu naming aligns a child's first syllable (akshara) with their birth nakshatra. The starting sounds for Shravana are Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho. Below are 15 names from NameRoot's corpus that match these aksharas, sorted by cultural tier and popularity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It falls within Capricorn (Makara), is ruled by Moon, and is presided over by the deity Vishnu. Its symbol is the Ear / three footprints, and traditionally children born under this nakshatra are characterised by listening, learning, fame through wisdom.
Which starting letters or syllables match the Shravana nakshatra?
The four aksharas for Shravana are Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho — one per pada (quarter) of the nakshatra. A name beginning with any of these syllables is traditionally considered well-aligned for a child born under this birth star.
How does NameRoot use nakshatra in scoring names?
NameRoot scores every name across six signals, one of which is birth-star compatibility. Enter your child's date, time, and place of birth in the app, and NameRoot will tell you which nakshatra they're under and prioritise names whose starting syllable matches the recommended aksharas — alongside meaning, numerology, phonetics, and heritage scoring.
Are nakshatra-aligned names only for Hindu families?
Nakshatra is a Vedic concept rooted in Hindu astronomy, and is most commonly used in Hindu naming. NameRoot surfaces it as one input among many — families from any tradition can choose to use it or ignore it. The 6-signal score is built so any one signal can be weighted or skipped.