Name Initials Calculator
Find the traditional Swar Siddhanta starting sound for a name, based on exact birth details — then browse matching names.
List of Swars as per Nakshatra
Naming your child based on Swar Siddhanta can support positive growth and development. The most common approach is to base the initial on the Pada (quarter) of the Nakshatra occupied by the Moon at the time of birth.
Want the full 27 × 4 reference table, or the corresponding names? Use the Baby Name Finder for a name shortlist, or browse names by sound directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "Pada"?
Each of the 27 Nakshatras is divided into 4 equal quarters called Padas, based on the Moon's exact degree within that Nakshatra at birth. Each Pada has its own recommended starting syllable (swar) for naming — which is why this tool needs your precise birth time, not just the date, to identify the correct Pada.
What's the difference between this and the Baby Name Finder?
This tool identifies just the single recommended starting syllable (swar) for a name, based on birth Nakshatra and Pada. The Baby Name Finder goes a step further and surfaces an actual shortlist of names beginning with that syllable — use this page if you just want the syllable itself, or the Baby Name Finder if you want name suggestions directly.
Is this only useful for naming a baby?
It's most commonly used for that, but the same swar-by-birth-Nakshatra logic is sometimes also referenced when choosing a spiritual or secondary name later in life, not exclusively at birth.