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Hindu Baby Names by Nakshatra
Find the perfect, auspicious name for your baby — organised by all 27 Nakshatras (birth stars). Each Nakshatra page has boy & girl names starting with its lucky syllable, every one with a meaning. Don’t know the Nakshatra? Generate a free Kundli to find it.
In Vedic tradition, a baby’s name should begin with the syllable of the Nakshatra Pada the Moon occupied at birth. Pick your baby’s Nakshatra below to see its full list of names with meanings.
Starting Syllables by Moon Sign (Rashi)
Prefer to choose by Moon sign? Each Rashi has a broader set of auspicious starting sounds — any name from your baby’s Rashi list works well.
| Moon Sign (Rashi) | Auspicious starting syllables |
|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha |
| Cancer (Karka) | Hi, Hu, He, Ho, Da, Di, Du, De, Do |
| Leo (Simha) | Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te |
| Virgo (Kanya) | To, Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na, Tha, Pe, Po |
| Libra (Tula) | Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha, Bhe |
| Capricorn (Makara) | Bho, Ja, Ji, Ju, Je, Jo, Kha, Ga, Gi |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da |
| Pisces (Meena) | Di, Du, Tha, Jha, Da, De, Do, Cha, Chi |
Tip: the Nakshatra-Pada syllable (on each Nakshatra page) is the most precise. Use the Rashi list when you want a wider choice of names for the same birth star.
Baby Names by Nakshatra — FAQ
How does Nakshatra decide a baby’s name?
In Vedic tradition a baby’s name begins with a syllable (Akshara) fixed by the Nakshatra and Pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Each of the 27 Nakshatras has four padas, and each pada maps to a specific starting sound — so the name is aligned with the child’s birth star.
Should I use the Nakshatra syllable or the Rashi syllable?
The Nakshatra-Pada syllable is the most precise and is the classical choice. The Moon sign (Rashi) also has associated syllables and is used more broadly. AstroAsk lists names by both so you can pick a name you love that still fits the birth star.
How do I find my baby’s Nakshatra?
Generate a free Kundli with the baby’s birth date, time and place — AstroAsk shows the Moon’s Nakshatra and Pada. Then choose a name starting with the syllable shown for that Nakshatra.
Does the name’s numerology matter?
Many parents also check the name’s numerology (its Destiny number from the letters) for an auspicious vibration. It’s a complementary layer — the Nakshatra syllable comes first, and numerology helps choose between good options.