Nakshatra #24 of 27 · Ruled by Rahu

Shatabhisha Nakshatra Baby Names

Shatabhisha Nakshatra, ruled by Rahu and presided by Varuna (god of cosmic waters), is the nakshatra of healing, mystery, and cosmic law. Children of Shatabhisha are gifted healers and truth-seekers with a deeply philosophical nature. Names beginning with Go, Sa, Si, or Su are most auspicious.

Ruling Planet

Rahu

Presiding Deity

Varuna

Element

Ether

Gana

Rakshasa

Sacred Starting Syllables (Aksharas)

Go
Sa
Si
Su

"Hundred healers, mystic physician"

How Shatabhisha Nakshatra names are chosen

Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. Its traditional associations include Rahu as ruling planet, Varuna as presiding deity, and the quality “Hundred healers, mystic physician.” These details provide cultural context for families exploring a name connected with this birth star.

The four syllables shown above correspond to the four padas, or quarters, traditionally associated with Shatabhisha. A child’s Moon position at birth determines the specific pada used in many naming traditions. The chart calculation depends on accurate birth details, especially time and location; families may want to check those details with a trusted Jyotish practitioner before choosing a single starting sound.

The spellings on this page use familiar Roman letters to make browsing easier. Sanskrit sounds can be transliterated in different ways, and the same name may be written or pronounced differently across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, and other language communities. Treat the listed syllables as a useful starting point rather than a substitute for hearing a name spoken in your family’s language.

The boy and girl lists below contain 20 real Naamrit catalog entries with meanings. A “Starts” label identifies an entry whose Roman spelling begins with one of the listed syllables; “Rashi-affinity idea” identifies a catalog name associated with a related moon sign instead. That distinction helps you explore more options without confusing a broader zodiac association with an exact pada match.

As you compare names, consider meaning, spelling, pronunciation, and how the name sits alongside family naming customs. You can use this birth-star guide to narrow the search, then review a name’s fuller meaning and language variants before making a shortlist. Interpretations of Nakshatra symbolism vary between families and teachers, so the planet, deity, element, and nature shown here are traditional reference points—not fixed claims about a child’s character or future.

Shatabhisha Nakshatra baby names from the Naamrit catalog

Shatabhisha Nakshatra Boy Names

Gopal

Starts Go

Cowherd, Krishna

Sanjay

Starts Sa

Victorious, Dhritarashtra's charioteer

Siddhant

Starts Si

Doctrine, principle

Suresh

Starts Su

Lord of the gods, Indra

Gopesh

Starts Go

Lord of cowherds, Krishna

Samir

Starts Sa

Breeze, wind

Siddharth

Starts Si

One who has attained his goals

Sujal

Starts Su

Affectionate, pure

Gourav

Starts Go

Pride, honour

Sagar

Starts Sa

Ocean, sea, wise

Shatabhisha Nakshatra Girl Names

Gouri

Starts Go

Fair, brilliant, Goddess Parvati

Savita

Starts Sa

Sun, brilliant, luminous

Sia

Starts Si

Goddess, divine power, Goddess Sita

Subhi

Starts Su

Auspicious, fortunate

Gomati

Starts Go

Having cows, a sacred river of India

Sana

Starts Sa

Praise, resplendence, brilliance

Siya

Starts Si

Sita, Goddess, white moonlight

Sufia

Starts Su

A person who follows Sufism

Gopika

Starts Go

Cowherd girl, devoted to Krishna

Sara

Starts Sa

Princess, noble lady, excellent

All 20 names and meanings come from Naamrit’s catalog and begin with one of the traditional syllables listed above. Exact guidance still depends on the child’s pada and pronunciation tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naamrit guide families in choosing a baby name?▾

Naamrit combines traditional naming references such as Nakshatra, Rashi, Lo Shu numerology, and optional family context to generate suggestions from 875 Hindu and Sanskrit name records. These are automated reference signals, not a ruling from a Pandit or a prediction about a child.

How accurate is the Nakshatra-based naming?▾

When you provide birth time and birth city, Naamrit uses Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa — the same Vedic calculation method used by Jyotish pandits — and applies a topocentric correction for the child's exact birth location. This determines the precise Pada (sub-division) within the Nakshatra and reveals the ONE sacred starting syllable for the name. Without birth time, all four syllables of the Nakshatra are honoured equally.

Can I find both Sanskrit and regional Indian names?▾

Naamrit's suggestion catalog contains 875 name records. Meaning notes, Devanagari forms, and regional variants are shown where available; the depth of information varies by entry. The Hall of Names is not currently a browsable name library.

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