Nakshatra Name Letter Calculators
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How to Choose a Baby Name by Nakshatra
In Vedic Astrology, every Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called Padas. Each Pada has a unique phonetic sound (syllable) assigned to it. For an accurate Namkaran (naming ceremony), the starting letter should align with the specific Pada your baby was born in.
| Nakshatra Name | Pada 1 | Pada 2 | Pada 3 | Pada 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | Chu (चु) | Che (चे) | Cho (चो) | La (ला) |
| Bharani | Lee (ली) | Lu (लू) | Le (ले) | Lo (लो) |
| Krittika | A (अ) | Ee (ई) | U (उ) | Ae (ए) |
| Rohini | O (ओ) | Va (वा) | Vi (वी) | Vu (वू) |
| Mrigashira | Ve (वे) | Vo (वो) | Ka (का) | Ke (की) |
| Ardra | Ku (कु) | Gha (घ) | Ng (ङ) | Chha (छ) |
| Punarvasu | Ke (के) | Ko (को) | Ha (हा) | Hi (ही) |
| Pushya | Hu (हु) | He (हे) | Ho (हो) | Da (डा) |
| Ashlesha | Di (डी) | Du (डू) | De (डे) | Do (डो) |
| Magha | Ma (मा) | Mi (मी) | Mu (मू) | Me (मे) |
| Purva Phalguni | Mo (मो) | Ta (टा) | Ti (टी) | Tu (टू) |
| Uttara Phalguni | Te (टे) | Pa (पा) | Pi (पी) | Pu (पू) |
| Hasta | Pu (पू) | Sha (ष) | Na (ण) | Tha (ठ) |
| Chitra | Pe (पे) | Po (पो) | Ra (रा) | Ri (री) |
| Swati | Ru (रू) | Re (रे) | Ro (रो) | Ta (ता) |
| Vishakha | Ti (ती) | Tu (तू) | Te (ते) | To (तो) |
| Anuradha | Na (ना) | Ni (नी) | Nu (नु) | Ne (ने) |
| Jyeshtha | No (नो) | Ya (या) | Yi (यी) | Yu (यू) |
| Moola | Ye (ये) | Yo (यो) | Ba (भा) | Bi (भी) |
| Purva Ashadha | Bu (भू) | Dha (धा) | Pha (फा) | Dha (ढा) |
| Uttara Ashadha | Be (भे) | Bo (भो) | Ja (जा) | Ji (जी) |
| Shravana | Ju (खी) | Je (खू) | Jo (खे) | Gha (खो) |
| Dhanishta | Ga (गा) | Gi (गी) | Gu (गु) | Ge (गे) |
| Shatabhisha | Go (गो) | Sa (सा) | Si (सी) | Su (सू) |
| Purva Bhadrapada | Se (से) | So (सो) | Da (दा) | Di (दी) |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | Du (दू) | Tha (थ) | Jha (झ) | Na (ञ) |
| Revati | De (दे) | Do (दो) | Cha (चा) | Chi (ची) |
Here's a breakdown of what Nakshatras are:
- Divisions of the Ecliptic: The ecliptic (the Sun's apparent path across the sky) is divided into 27 (and sometimes 28 in older traditions) sectors, each spanning 13∘20′. These divisions are the Nakshatras.
- Lunar Movement: The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete one orbit around the Earth. As a result, the Moon spends roughly one day in each Nakshatra. This intimate connection with the Moon is why they are called "Lunar Mansions."
- Influence on Personality and Life: Each Nakshatra is associated with:
- A prominent star or asterism: Their names are derived from these celestial markers.
- A ruling planet (Graha): One of the nine planets in Vedic astrology governs each Nakshatra.
- A ruling deity: A specific Hindu deity is associated with each Nakshatra, embodying certain qualities and influences.
- A symbol: Each Nakshatra has a unique symbol that emphasizes its meaning.
- Specific characteristics and traits: These influence a person's personality, emotional patterns, psychological makeup, relationships, health, and career.
- Padas (Quarters): Each Nakshatra is further subdivided into four quarters, or "padas," each measuring 3∘20′. This finer division allows for even more specific astrological analysis
- Importance in Vedic Astrology: Nakshatras are considered crucial for:
- Birth Star (Janma Nakshatra): The Nakshatra in which the Moon is positioned at the time of birth is known as a person's Janma Nakshatra and is highly significant in determining their core nature.
- Personality Analysis: They provide a deeper insight into an individual's character, temperament, and mental and emotional tendencies than zodiac signs alone.
- Muhurta (Electional Astrology): They are used to determine auspicious timings for important events, rituals, and ceremonies.
- Compatibility (Kundali Matching): Nakshatra compatibility is a vital factor in traditional Hindu marriage arrangements, believed to indicate the harmony and prosperity of a couple.
- Dasha Periods: They are used to calculate the planetary periods (Dashas) that determine significant life events and their timing.
In essence, Nakshatras provide a highly detailed and nuanced layer of analysis in Vedic astrology, offering a deeper understanding of an individual's cosmic blueprint and their journey through life.
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