What origin is the name Nataraja?

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

What are good sister names for Nataraja?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nataraja?

Nataraja starts with the syllable “Na” (ना), which traditionally belongs to Anuradha nakshatra, pada 1, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Nataraja

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nataraja

Nataraja

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Nataraja is an Indian boy's name meaning "Lord Shiva, King of the art of dancing, King among actors", Rashi Vrishchik.

Parents who choose Nataraja pick a boy name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Lord Shiva, King of the art of dancing, King among actors". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Rashi: Vrishchik
Nakshatra: anuradha (Na)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Lord Shiva, King of the art of dancing, King among actors

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Nataraja

What does Nataraja mean?

Nataraja is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Lord Shiva, King of the art of dancing, King among actors".

How popular is Nataraja?

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Sister names that go with Nataraja

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Na (ना)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 1
Name number: 7

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