In the naamkaran tradition, the first sound of a name is not random. The Moon's nakshatra is divided into four padas, and each pada carries a recommended starting syllable. The child receives a name that begins with that sound, then the family chooses a meaning that fits the child and the home.
The source map follows the Swar Siddhanta convention used in panchang practice. Manu Smriti 2.30-33 names the early naming rite as a family samskara, while regional customs decide the exact day and muhurat. Naksham keeps both parts clear: the sound comes from the pada, and the final name should still be easy to say with love.
Start with the nakshatra below when you already know it. If you are unsure, use the birth nakshatra by date of birth tool first, then return to the matching name page.