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Baby Names by Nakshatra

By Vedic tradition a child is named with a starting syllable that matches the pada of its birth nakshatra. Below are the auspicious naam-akshar syllables for all 27 nakshatras and their four padas. Find the birth nakshatra with the Moon Sign calculator.

Nakshatra	Pada 1	Pada 2	Pada 3	Pada 4
1. Ashwini	Chu	Che	Cho	La
2. Bharani	Li	Lu	Le	Lo
3. Krittika	A	I	U	E
4. Rohini	O	Va	Vi	Vu
5. Mrigashira	Ve	Vo	Ka	Ki
6. Ardra	Ku	Gha	Nga	Chha
7. Punarvasu	Ke	Ko	Ha	Hi
8. Pushya	Hu	He	Ho	Da
9. Ashlesha	Di	Du	De	Do
10. Magha	Ma	Mi	Mu	Me
11. Purva Phalguni	Mo	Ta	Ti	Tu
12. Uttara Phalguni	Te	To	Pa	Pi
13. Hasta	Pu	Sha	Na	Tha
14. Chitra	Pe	Po	Ra	Ri
15. Swati	Ru	Re	Ro	Ta
16. Vishakha	Ti	Tu	Te	To
17. Anuradha	Na	Ni	Nu	Ne
18. Jyeshtha	No	Ya	Yi	Yu
19. Mula	Ye	Yo	Bha	Bhi
20. Purva Ashadha	Bhu	Dha	Pha	Dha
21. Uttara Ashadha	Bhe	Bho	Ja	Ji
22. Shravana	Khi	Khu	Khe	Kho
23. Dhanishtha	Ga	Gi	Gu	Ge
24. Shatabhisha	Go	Sa	Si	Su
25. Purva Bhadrapada	Se	So	Da	Di
26. Uttara Bhadrapada	Du	Tha	Jha	Nya
27. Revati	De	Do	Cha	Chi

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a baby name chosen by nakshatra?

In Vedic tradition, a baby is named with a starting syllable (naam-akshar) that matches the pada (quarter) of the nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Each nakshatra has four padas, each with its own syllable — the chart above lists all of them.

How do I find my baby's nakshatra and pada?

Compute the birth nakshatra from the exact birth date, time and place — the Moon Sign calculator and a full Kundali give the Janma Nakshatra and its pada. Then pick a name beginning with that pada's syllable.

What if I do not know the exact pada?

Any of the four syllables of the birth nakshatra is considered auspicious. If the pada is unknown, choosing from any of the nakshatra's four syllables is acceptable.

Is the nakshatra name the official name?

The nakshatra-based name (Rashi naam) is traditionally the one used for religious ceremonies and rituals; families often keep a separate everyday name as well.