May 2026 has 9 auspicious days for Naamkaran (Naming) Muhurat: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15 May. Below are the exact time window, nakshatra, tithi and Moon sign for each day (Delhi time). For your city use the muhurat tool; before any major ceremony also check Chandra-bala from your own chart.
| Date | Time window | Nakshatra | Tithi | Moon sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May Friday | 05:41 AM – 04:35 AM, 2 May | Swati | Purnima, Pratipada | Libra |
| 3 May Sunday | 07:09 AM – 05:38 AM, 4 May | Anuradha | Dvitiya, Tritiya | Scorpio |
| 4 May Monday | 05:38 AM – 09:57 AM | Anuradha | Tritiya | Scorpio |
| 7 May Thursday | 06:45 PM – 05:35 AM, 8 May | Uttara Ashadha | Shashthi | Sagittarius → Capricorn (01:26 AM, 8 May) |
| 8 May Friday | 05:35 AM – 05:34 AM, 9 May | Uttara Ashadha, Shravana | Shashthi, Saptami | Capricorn |
| 11 May Monday | 03:25 PM – 01:28 AM, 12 May | Shatabhisha | Dashami | Aquarius |
| 13 May Wednesday | 05:32 AM – 05:31 AM, 14 May | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Ekadashi, Dvadashi | Pisces |
| 14 May Thursday | 05:31 AM – 05:31 AM, 15 May | Revati, Ashvini | Dvadashi, Trayodashi | Pisces → Aries (10:33 PM) |
| 15 May Friday | 05:31 AM – 08:31 AM | Ashvini | Trayodashi | Aries |
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When is Naamkaran (Naming) Muhurat in May 2026?
9 auspicious days: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15 May (Delhi time; each day's window is in the table above).
Are these times the same for every city?
No — sunrise and the time zone change the windows. Use the muhurat tool and enter your city for exact local times.
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