Baby Names Based on Nakshatra

Baby names by Nakshatra means name based on the particular nakshatra position during birth of the baby. The numbers of Nakshatra are 27 along the ecliptic and each nakshatra has four pada and each pada has at least one baby name letter.

Each Nakshatra plays a particular role in the Hindu astrology. If you are placing your baby name by nakshatra it is must to see the pada. According to the Hindu mythology, it is considered that nakshatras were originated as a daughter of Daksha, wives of Moon, and daughters of Kashyapa. Around three of the nakshatras are governed by one graha, in this way nine graha covers all 27 nakshatra during their cycle. The position of particular nakshatra to the particular graha determines the planetary period means dasha which later helps in forecasting whole life path of the baby.

Hindus parents generally believe in selecting a child's name based on his or her 'Nakshatra' or birth star as calculated by a Vedic astrologer during the Namkaran or naming ceremony. According to the Hindu mythology, it is considered to be one of the most auspicious ways. In absence of a family astrologer, you can rely on astrology websites to ascertain the Nakshatra based on the child's birth date, time, and place.

According to the astrologers, baby names by Nakshatra or Birth Star has lots of benefits. When baby hears the sound of his/her name, it generates an amazing feeling of wholeness in the world and provides positive vibrations and confidence in his/her heart.

Below is the list of all 27 Nakshatras and corresponding first letter of baby's name.111

Ashwini (00-00 to 13-20 Aries) : Ashwini (00-00 to 13-20 Aries) is represented by horse's head which refelects commencement of a new journey or beginning of any thing. the horse itself is a symbol of power, s...Read More

Bharani (13-20' - 26-40' Aries) : Bharani (13:21 Aries to 25:40 Degree Aries) is the 2nd nakshatra in the constellation of 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by planet Venus.The controller Deity of this Star is the YA...Read More

Krithika (26-40' Aries to 10-00' Taurus) : Krithika Nakshatra(26-40' Aries to 10-00' Taurus) Krithika is the third Nakshatra among the 27 nakshatras. Krithika nakshatra is represented by sharp edged instruments like an...Read More

Rohini (10-00' to 23-20' Taurus) : Rohini Nakshatra It extends in the Vrishabha Rasi from 10 degree to 23:20. Rohini is considered as the most beautiful among Nakshatras. Rohini also indicates the red cow. The ...Read More

Mrigasira (23-20 Taurus to 6-40' Gemini) : The Mrigasira Nakshatra is the divine arena of Lord Chandra which begins from 23.20 degrees in Vrishabha or Taurus to 6.40 degrees in Mithuna or Gemini, which is ruled by plan...Read More

Ardra (6-40 to 20-00' Gemini) : Ardra Nakshatra is the sixth of the 27 Nakshatras. Mrigshira and Punarvasu come before and after Ardra Nakshatra, respectively. Ardra Nakshatra rises in the third week of the ...Read More

Punarvasu (20-00' Gemini to 3-20' Cancer) : Punarvasu Nakshatra((20.00 Gemini-3.20 Cancer) is taken as the seventh nakshatra among the 27 nakshatras. Its ruler planet is Jupiter and it is indicated by bow and a quiver o...Read More

Pushya (3-20' to 16-40' Cancer) : Pushya (3.20 Cancer-16.40 Cancer) is a constellation of 3 stars that are not very bright. Pushya is derived from the Sanskrit root 'pushti' or nourishment. The nakshatra is ru...Read More

Ashlesha (16-40' to 30-00' Cancer) : Aslesha Nakshatra (16-40' to 30-00') is a group of 5 stars. It looks like a Chakra. It is the 9th Nakshatra out of the 27. It comes under the Cancer sign. Ashlesha Nakshatra i...Read More

Magha (0-00' to 13-20' Leo ) : Magha (0.00-13.20 Leo) is ruled by the Ancestors. It is the 10th nakshatra governed by Ketu, which is ruled by the Sun. Magha refers to Maghaban which is the cause of light an...Read More

Purva Phalguni (13-20' to 26-30' Leo) : Poorva phalguni (13.20 Leo-26.40 Leo) is ruled by Aryaman in the Vedic order, and Aryaman is the god of unions and contracts. It is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and arts...Read More

Uttara Phalguni (26-40' Leo to 10-00' Virgo) : The enclosure of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra is the divine confinement of Lord Aryaman which is ruled by Sun as beginning from 26.40 degrees in Singha or Leo zodiac and ending a...Read More

Hasta (10-00' to 23-20' Virgo) : Hasta Nakshatra(10-00' to 23-20' Virgo "Kanya Rashi" ) is taken as the thirteenth nakshatra among the 27 nakshatras. Hasta means Hand so the Hasta Nakshatra directly associate...Read More

Chitra (23-20 Virgo to 6-40' Libra ) : Chitra (23.20 Virgo-6.40 Libra) is represented in the astrological cosmos as a single star. It conveys the idea of universal craftsmanship through its ruling deity Twashtar. T...Read More

Swati (6-40 to 20-20' Libra) : Swati Nakshatra (Swati 6-40 to 20-20' Libra) is taken as the fifteenth nakshatra among the 27 nakshatras. Its ruling planet is Rahu and presiding deity is Vayu. It's animal sy...Read More

Vishakha (20-00 Libra to 3-20' Scorpio) : Vishakha Nakshatra (20-00 Libra to 3-20? Scorpio) is taken as the sixteenth nakshatra among the 27 nakshatras. Vishakha means "two-branched" or a branch dividing into two part...Read More

Anuradha (3-20 to 16-40' Scorpio) : Anuradha (3.20-16.40 Scorpio) is governed by Mitra, the Divine Friend. It fosters balance and harmony in relationships, honor and achievement of fame. It is a destroyer of ene...Read More

Jyestha (16-40' to 30-00' Scorpio) : Jyestha (16.40-30.00 Scorpio) is ruled by the Ruler of Gods, Lord Indra. The name literally translates into the elder one or the senior one and it holds true for that which is...Read More

Moola (0-00 to 13-20' Sagittarius) : Moola (00.00-13.20 Sagittarius) is the first of the last 9 asterisms and is considered as being ruled by Nirriti, the Goddess of Destruction. The term Moola refers to the 'roo...Read More

Purva ashadha (13-20' to 26-40' Sagittarius) : Poorvashadha nakshatra (13.20-26.40 Sagittarius)is the asterism which supplies us with the energy that is required for survival. It Also known as 'the Invincible Star', or Apa...Read More

Uttara ashadha (26-40' Sagittarius to 10-00' Caprico) : Uttharashada (26.40 Sagittarius-10.00 Capricorn) stands for the apex of the cosmic energy. It is symbolized by an elephant's tusk, being governed by Vishwa Deva or Universal G...Read More

Shravana (10-00' to 23-20' Capricorn) : Shravana (10.00-23.20 Capricorn) is governed by the all-pervading energy of Lord Vishnu, the Creator. It represents the climax of the lunar energy and is shown in the celestia...Read More

Dhanishta (23-20' Capricorn to 6-40' Aquarius) : Dhanishta Nakshatra (23.20 Capricorn-6.40 Aquarius) is known to bring symphony in the lives of others, being placed under the custody of Mars. Its deity is a group of eight Va...Read More

Shatabhisha (6-40' to 20-00' Aquarius) : Shatabhisha (6.40-20.00 Aquarius) is governed by Varuna, the God of the Cosmic Waters. Also called the 'veiling star', Sathabhisa stands for the betterment of the human state,...Read More

Purva Bhadrapada (20-00 Aquarius to 3-20' Pisces) : Poorva Bhadrapada (20.00 Aquarius-3.20 Pisces) is governed by Aja Ekapad, the one-legged snake. Symbolic of the two-faced man, the energies of Poorvabhadrapada signify enhance...Read More

Uttara Bhadrapada (3-20' to 16-40' Pisces) : Uttara Bhadrapada (3.20-16.40 Pisces) is governed by Ahir Budhnya, who stands for the serpent of the atmosphere's underbelly. It is hence signified as a Warrior Constellation ...Read More

Revati (16-40' to 30-00' Pisces) : Revati (16.40-30.00 Pisces) is ruled by Pushan, the nourishment-providing aspect of the Sun God. The reference of this last and final nakshatra is the journey, from this world...Read More