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Baby Names by Nakshatra

Discover beautiful Hindu baby names based on your child's birth star. Browse names for all 27 nakshatras with their auspicious starting letters and deities.

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Ashwini

Mesh Rashi

Letters:
Chu Che Cho La
Ashwini Kumaras Browse
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Bharani

Mesh Rashi

Letters:
Li Lu Le Lo
Yama Browse
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Krittika

Mesh Rashi

Letters:
A I U E
Agni Browse
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Rohini

Vrishabh Rashi

Letters:
O Va Vi Vu
Brahma Browse
1 names

Mrigashira

Vrishabh Rashi

Letters:
Ve Vo Ka Ki
Soma Browse
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Ardra

Mithun Rashi

Letters:
Ku Gha Ng Na
Rudra Browse
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Punarvasu

Mithun Rashi

Letters:
Ke Ko Ha Hi
Aditi Browse
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Pushya

Kark Rashi

Letters:
Hu He Ho Da
Brihaspati Browse
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Ashlesha

Kark Rashi

Letters:
Di Du De Do
Nagas Browse
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Magha

Singh Rashi

Letters:
Ma Mi Mu Me
Pitris Browse
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Purva Phalguni

Singh Rashi

Letters:
Mo Ta Ti Tu
Bhaga Browse
1 names

Uttara Phalguni

Kanya Rashi

Letters:
Te To Pa Pi
Aryaman Browse
1 names

Hasta

Kanya Rashi

Letters:
Pu Sha Na Tha
Savitar Browse
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Chitra

Tula Rashi

Letters:
Pe Po Ra Ri
Vishwakarma Browse
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Swati

Tula Rashi

Letters:
Ru Re Ro Ta
Vayu Browse
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Vishakha

Vrishchik Rashi

Letters:
Ti Tu Te To
Indra-Agni Browse
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Anuradha

Vrishchik Rashi

Letters:
Na Ni Nu Ne
Mitra Browse
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Jyeshtha

Dhanu Rashi

Letters:
No Ya Yi Yu
Indra Browse
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Mula

Dhanu Rashi

Letters:
Ye Yo Bha Bhi
Nirriti Browse
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Purva Ashadha

Makar Rashi

Letters:
Bhu Dha Pha Dha
Apas Browse
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Uttara Ashadha

Makar Rashi

Letters:
Bhe Bho Ja Ji
Vishvedevas Browse
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Shravana

Kumbh Rashi

Letters:
Ju Je Jo Gha
Vishnu Browse
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Dhanishta

Kumbh Rashi

Letters:
Ga Gi Gu Ge
Vasus Browse
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Shatabhisha

Meen Rashi

Letters:
Go Sa Si Su
Varuna Browse
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Purva Bhadrapada

Meen Rashi

Letters:
Se So Da Di
Aja Ekapada Browse
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Uttara Bhadrapada

Meen Rashi

Letters:
Du Tha Jha Da
Ahir Budhnya Browse
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Revati

Meen Rashi

Letters:
De Do Cha Chi
Pushan Browse

About Nakshatra-Based Naming

Nakshatra (also known as birth star or lunar mansion) is a fundamental concept in Hindu/Vedic astrology. There are 27 nakshatras, each spanning 13°20' of the ecliptic, creating a celestial pathway that the Moon travels through.

A baby's nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position at the exact time and place of birth. Each nakshatra has specific syllables or letters that are considered highly auspicious for naming a child born under that star.

The 27 Nakshatras

  1. Ashwini
  2. Bharani
  3. Krittika
  4. Rohini
  5. Mrigashira
  6. Ardra
  7. Punarvasu
  8. Pushya
  9. Ashlesha
  1. Magha
  2. Purva Phalguni
  3. Uttara Phalguni
  4. Hasta
  5. Chitra
  6. Swati
  7. Vishakha
  8. Anuradha
  9. Jyeshtha
  1. Mula
  2. Purva Ashadha
  3. Uttara Ashadha
  4. Shravana
  5. Dhanishta
  6. Shatabhisha
  7. Purva Bhadrapada
  8. Uttara Bhadrapada
  9. Revati

Why Choose Nakshatra Names?

Naming a baby according to their nakshatra is believed to align the child's life force with cosmic energies, bringing health, prosperity, and spiritual growth. This ancient practice connects the child's identity with their unique celestial blueprint.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nakshatra in Hindu astrology?

Nakshatra (also called birth star) is a lunar mansion in Hindu astrology. There are 27 nakshatras, each spanning 13°20' of the ecliptic. A baby's nakshatra is determined by the moon's position at birth.

How do I find my baby's nakshatra?

You need your baby's exact birth time and location. An astrologer or online calculator can determine the nakshatra based on the moon's position at that moment.

Why are nakshatra-based names important?

In Hindu tradition, naming a baby based on their nakshatra is believed to bring good fortune, health, and prosperity. Each nakshatra has specific syllables/letters that are considered auspicious.

What is the relationship between nakshatra and rashi?

Each nakshatra falls within a rashi (zodiac sign). Some nakshatras span two rashis. The nakshatra provides more specific guidance for naming than the rashi alone.