In Vedic astrology, Nakshatra means a lunar mansion — one of the 27 constellations the Moon travels through during its sidereal cycle. Each Nakshatra spans 13°20′ of the zodiac and is further divided into 4 quarters (Padas) of 3°20′ each.
These Padas are important because in Swar Siddhanta (the science of sounds), each pada has a specific swar (sound/phonetic syllable) assigned to it. Traditionally, this sound is used as the starting syllable for naming a child based on the Moon’s position at birth. Choosing a name starting with the correct syllable is believed to bring harmony, success, and growth according to Vedic principles.
Why Names According to Nakshatra
- The Moon’s position in a nakshatra pada at birth influences personality, destiny, and expression.
- Each pada has one letters (sound) that becomes an initial syllable for a name.
- There are 108 total padas + swars (27 nakshatras × 4 padas), which also reflects the 108 beads of a japa mala — a sacred number in Vedic tradition.
Baby Name Nakshatra Calculator
Based on Nakshatra and Charana
You should choose a name starting with this sound.
📜 How to Use Name Nakshatra Table
- Determine the Janma Nakshatra (birth nakshatra of the Moon).
- Find the Pada (1–4) within that nakshatra.
- Use the corresponding initial swar as a guide for naming.
Nakshatra Akshar Swar Table (for Naming)
| No. | Nakshatra (English / Sanskrit) | Pada 1 Swar | Pada 2 Swar | Pada 3 Swar | Pada 4 Swar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini (अश्विनी) | Chu | Che | Cho | Laa |
| 2 | Bharani (भरणी) | Lee | Loo | Le | Lo |
| 3 | Krittika (कृत्तिका) | A | Ee | U | E |
| 4 | Rohini (रोहिणी) | O | Vaa | Vee | Vu |
| 5 | Mrigashira (मृगशिरा) | Ve | Vo | Kaa | Kee |
| 6 | Ardra (आर्द्रा) | Ku | Gha | Ing | Chha |
| 7 | Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु) | Ke | Ko | Haa | Hee |
| 8 | Pushya (पुष्य) | Hu | He | Ho | Daa |
| 9 | Ashlesha (अश्लेषा) | Dee | Doo | De | Do |
| 10 | Magha (मघा) | Maa | Mee | Moo | Me |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Mo | Taa | Tee | Too |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Te | To | Paa | Pee |
| 13 | Hasta (हस्त) | Poo | Sha | Na | Tha |
| 14 | Chitra (चित्रा) | Pe | Po | Raa | Ree |
| 15 | Swati (स्वाती) | Roo | Re | Ro | Taa |
| 16 | Vishakha (विशाखा) | Tee | Too | Te | To |
| 17 | Anuradha (अनुराधा) | Naa | Nee | Noo | Ne |
| 18 | Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा) | No | Yaa | Yee | Yoo |
| 19 | Mula (मूल) | Ye | Yo | Bhaa | Bhee |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Bhoo | Dhaa | Phaa | Dha |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Bhe | Bho | Jaa | Jee |
| 22 | Shravana (श्रवण) | Khee | Khoo | Khe | Kho |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Gaa | Gee | Gu | Ge |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Go | Saa | See | Soo |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Se | So | Daa | Dee |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Doo | Tha | Jha | Yna |
| 27 | Revati (रेवती) | De | Do | Cha | Chee |
📌 Note: These syllables are phonetic guides traditionally used in Hindu Namakarana (naming) ceremonies.
🧠 Quick Summary (VedicFeed Style)
- Nakshatra = Lunar mansion (27 total).
- Pada = Quarter of a nakshatra (4 per nakshatra).
- Each pada has a specific swar used for naming.
- 108 total swars = sacred in Vedic tradition (links to the 108 beads of a mala).