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Nakshatra Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationnuhk-SHAH-truh / /nʌkˈʃɑːtrə/

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

star; constellation

Historical & Cultural Background

In Sanskrit, 'Nakshatra' refers to a lunar mansion or a star, playing a significant role in Hindu astrology. The concept is deeply embedded in Indian culture, where Nakshatras are used to determine auspicious timings for various life events. In Hindi, the term retains the same meaning and cultural significance, often associated with beauty and celestial qualities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Nakshathra
  • Nakshtra

International Variants

Famous people named Nakshatra

Nakshatra Sinha — Indian actress.

Nakshatra Shukla — Indian singer.

Fictional characters named Nakshatra

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nakshatra was first seen in the United States in 2008. Nakshatra has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Nakshatra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nakshatra

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
200811
20097
20118
20125
20137
20145
201514
201613
201710
201825
201914
202020
20216
20227
202311
202413