Magha nakshatra: baby name letters by pada
Names for a baby born in Magha nakshatra (మఖ) traditionally begin with మా, మీ, మూ, మే (Ma, Mi, Mu, Me) – one syllable for each of the four padas. The table gives the letter and rasi of each pada, the sources that differ, and the next dates and times the Moon is in Magha.
| Pada | Letter | Rasi | Moon (sidereal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | మాMa | Simha | Simha 0°00′ – Simha 3°20′ |
| 2 | మీMi | Simha | Simha 3°20′ – Simha 6°40′ |
| 3 | మూMu | Simha | Simha 6°40′ – Simha 10°00′ |
| 4 | మేMe | Simha | Simha 10°00′ – Simha 13°20′ |
Find the pada from date and time of birth
Next Magha nakshatra dates
| From (IST) | Until (IST) | Pada begins (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:46 AM, Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 3:26 AM (4 Nov) | 1: 3:46 AM; 2: 9:39 AM; 3: 3:33 PM; 4: 9:29 PM |
| 9:42 AM, Monday 30 November 2026 | 9:00 AM (1 Dec) | 1: 9:42 AM; 2: 3:28 PM; 3: 9:17 PM; 4: 3:07 AM (1 Dec) |
| 6:04 PM, Sunday 27 December 2026 | 4:33 PM (28 Dec) | 1: 6:04 PM; 2: 11:38 PM; 3: 5:14 AM (28 Dec); 4: 10:52 AM (28 Dec) |
Times in IST from the Moon’s sidereal position (Lahiri); the nakshatra is the same everywhere at a given moment, only the local clock time differs. Born today · This week
All six sources give the same letters for this nakshatra (vowel length aside).
Sources: Thraitha panchangam · prokerala (Telugu) · Appakaviyamu · Wikipedia (English) / prokerala (English) · Wikipedia (Marathi) · Wikipedia (Sanskrit) – how the letters were chosen
FAQ
What are the name letters for Magha nakshatra?
Pada 1: Ma (మా), pada 2: Mi (మీ), pada 3: Mu (మూ), pada 4: Me (మే).
Which rasi is Magha nakshatra?
pada 1: Simha; pada 2: Simha; pada 3: Simha; pada 4: Simha.
How do I know the pada of a baby born in Magha?
The pada depends on the minute of birth: enter the date, time and place in the namakshara tool, or see the pada start times in the table above (each pada lasts about six hours).