What origin is the name Alpha?

Alpha comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Alpha?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Alpha — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Alpha?

Alpha starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alpha

Alpha

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Alpha is an Indian boy's name meaning "First letter of the greek alphabet", Rashi Mesh.

Parents who choose Alpha pick a boy name from the Indian tradition, meaning "First letter of the greek alphabet". It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Mesh
Nakshatra: krittika (A)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

First letter of the greek alphabet

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Alpha

What does Alpha mean?

Alpha is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "First letter of the greek alphabet".

How popular is Alpha?

We have no birth-record ranking for Alpha: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Sister names that go with Alpha

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.