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Nakshatra Baby Name Guide

The Vedic tradition uses the 27 Nakshatras — lunar mansions or birth stars — to determine the auspicious starting syllable (aksharas) of your child's name.

In Vedic astrology, the moon's position at the moment of birth falls within one of 27 Nakshatras (constellations along the zodiac). This Janma Nakshatra determines four sacred syllables, and tradition holds that the baby's name should begin with one of them to bring lifelong harmony with the cosmic vibration the child was born under.

Each Nakshatra has a ruling planet (graha), a presiding deity, and a unique nature. A name chosen in alignment with the birth star is believed to strengthen the child's mind, health, and dharmic path. Below is a complete reference of all 27 Nakshatras and their naming syllables.

All 27 Nakshatras and Their Starting Syllables

1

Ashwini

Lord: Ketu

Swift healer, divine physician

Chu
Che
Cho
La

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2

Bharani

Lord: Venus

Bearer, fierce nurturer

Li
Lu
Le
Lo

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3

Krittika

Lord: Sun

The cutter, refining fire

A
I
U
E

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4

Rohini

Lord: Moon

Red one, growth and beauty

O
Va
Vi
Vu

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5

Mrigashira

Lord: Mars

Seeker, gentle deer-head

Ve
Vo
Ka
Ki

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6

Ardra

Lord: Rahu

Moist one, storm of transformation

Ku
Gha
Nga
Chha

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7

Punarvasu

Lord: Jupiter

Return of light, renewal

Ke
Ko
Ha
Hi

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8

Pushya

Lord: Saturn

Nourisher, most auspicious

Hu
He
Ho
Da

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9

Ashlesha

Lord: Mercury

Embracer, serpent wisdom

Di
Du
De
Do

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10

Magha

Lord: Ketu

Mighty, royal ancestors

Ma
Mi
Mu
Me

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11

Purva Phalguni

Lord: Venus

Former fig, pleasure and creativity

Mo
Ta
Ti
Tu

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12

Uttara Phalguni

Lord: Sun

Latter fig, contracts and friendship

Te
To
Pa
Pi

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13

Hasta

Lord: Moon

Hand, skilled creator

Pu
Sha
Na
Tha

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14

Chitra

Lord: Mars

Brilliant, designer of beauty

Pe
Po
Ra
Ri

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15

Swati

Lord: Rahu

Independent, the self-going

Ru
Re
Ro
Ta

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16

Vishakha

Lord: Jupiter

Forked branch, focused purpose

Ti
Tu
Te
To

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17

Anuradha

Lord: Saturn

Follower of Radha, devotion

Na
Ni
Nu
Ne

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18

Jyeshtha

Lord: Mercury

Eldest, protector chief

No
Ya
Yi
Yu

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19

Mula

Lord: Ketu

Root, seeker of foundation

Ye
Yo
Bha
Bhi

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20

Purva Ashadha

Lord: Venus

Early invincible, undefeated

Bhu
Dha
Pha
Dha

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21

Uttara Ashadha

Lord: Sun

Latter invincible, lasting victory

Bhe
Bho
Ja
Ji

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22

Shravana

Lord: Moon

Hearing, sacred listener

Ju
Je
Jo
Gha

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23

Dhanishta

Lord: Mars

Wealthiest, drum of fame

Ga
Gi
Gu
Ge

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24

Shatabhisha

Lord: Rahu

Hundred healers, mystic physician

Go
Sa
Si
Su

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25

Purva Bhadrapada

Lord: Jupiter

Former fortunate one, two-faced

Se
So
Da
Di

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26

Uttara Bhadrapada

Lord: Saturn

Latter fortunate one, deep waters

Du
Tha
Jha
Na

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27

Revati

Lord: Mercury

Wealthy, the final journey

De
Do
Cha
Chi

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How to Use Your Baby's Nakshatra

  1. Note your baby's exact birth date, time, and place.
  2. Calculate the Janma Nakshatra (we do this automatically in our generator).
  3. Choose a name beginning with one of the four sacred syllables for that Nakshatra.
  4. Verify the name's numerology aligns with the baby's life-path number.
  5. Perform the Naamkaran ceremony on the 11th day.