Baby Name by Nakshatra: Complete Guide with Letters (2026)
Find the perfect baby name based on birth nakshatra. Complete list of starting letters for all 27 nakshatras with name suggestions.
Naming by Nakshatra Tradition
In Vedic tradition, a baby name is chosen based on the Janma Nakshatra (birth star) at the time of birth. Each nakshatra has specific starting syllables that are believed to bring prosperity and align the child energy with cosmic vibrations.
The nakshatra is determined by the Moon position at the exact time of birth. Each of the 27 nakshatras has 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has a designated starting letter.
Nakshatra Starting Letters
Ashwini: Chu, Che, Cho, La. Bharani: Li, Lu, Le, Lo. Krittika: A, I, U, E. Rohini: O, Va, Vi, Vu. Mrigashira: Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki. Ardra: Ku, Gha, Ng, Chha. Punarvasu: Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi.
Pushya: Hu, He, Ho, Da. Ashlesha: Di, Du, De, Do. Magha: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me. Purva Phalguni: Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu. Uttara Phalguni: Te, To, Pa, Pi. Hasta: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha.
Chitra: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri. Swati: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta. Vishakha: Ti, Tu, Te, To. Anuradha: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne. Jyeshtha: No, Ya, Yi, Yu. Moola: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. Purva Ashadha: Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha.
Uttara Ashadha: Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. Shravana: Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho. Dhanishta: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge. Shatabhisha: Go, Sa, Si, Su. Purva Bhadrapada: Se, So, Da, Di. Uttara Bhadrapada: Du, Tha, Jha, Da. Revati: De, Do, Cha, Chi.
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