✦ Vedic Birth Star · Numerology
Baby Names by Nakshatra
In Vedic tradition, a baby's Nakshatra (birth star) determines the auspicious starting syllable for their name. Naamastro pairs each Nakshatra's recommended syllables with Chaldean numerology — so you can find a name that honours both the birth star and a strong numerology number. Select your Nakshatra below, or find your baby's Nakshatra from their birth date →
Aswini (Ashwini)Mesh
Ruled by Ketu · Syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La
Bharani (Bharani)Mesh
Ruled by Venus · Syllables: Li, Lu, Le, Lo
Karthigai (Krittika)Vrishabh
Ruled by Sun · Syllables: Aa, I, U, E
Rohini (Rohini)Vrishabh
Ruled by Moon · Syllables: O, Va, Vi, Vu
Mirugaseersham (Mrigashira)Mithun
Ruled by Mars · Syllables: Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki
Thiruvathirai (Ardra)Mithun
Ruled by Rahu · Syllables: Ku, Gha, Na, Chha
Punarpoosam (Punarvasu)Mithun
Ruled by Jupiter · Syllables: Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi
Poosam (Pushya)Kark
Ruled by Saturn · Syllables: Hu, He, Ho, Da
Ayilyam (Ashlesha)Kark
Ruled by Mercury · Syllables: Di, Du, De, Do
Magam (Magha)Singh
Ruled by Ketu · Syllables: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me
Pooram (Purva Phalguni)Singh
Ruled by Venus · Syllables: Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu
Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni)Kanya
Ruled by Sun · Syllables: Te, To, Pa, Pi
Hastham (Hasta)Kanya
Ruled by Moon · Syllables: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha
Chithirai (Chitra)Tula
Ruled by Mars · Syllables: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri
Swathi (Swati)Tula
Ruled by Rahu · Syllables: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta
Visakam (Vishakha)Tula
Ruled by Jupiter · Syllables: Ti, Tu, Te, To
Anusham (Anuradha)Vrishchik
Ruled by Saturn · Syllables: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne
Kettai (Jyeshtha)Vrishchik
Ruled by Mercury · Syllables: No, Ya, Yi, Yu
Moolam (Mula)Dhanu
Ruled by Ketu · Syllables: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi
Pooradam (Purva Ashadha)Dhanu
Ruled by Venus · Syllables: Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha
Uthiradam (Uttara Ashadha)Makar
Ruled by Sun · Syllables: Be, Bo, Ja, Ji
Thiruvonam (Shravana)Makar
Ruled by Moon · Syllables: Ju, Je, Jo, Sha
Avittam (Dhanishtha)Kumbh
Ruled by Mars · Syllables: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge
Sathayam (Shatabhisha)Kumbh
Ruled by Rahu · Syllables: Go, Sa, Si, Su
Poorattathi (Purva Bhadrapada)Kumbh
Ruled by Jupiter · Syllables: Se, So, Da, Di
Uthirattathi (Uttara Bhadrapada)Meen
Ruled by Saturn · Syllables: Du, Tha, Jha, Na
Revathi (Revati)Meen
Ruled by Mercury · Syllables: De, Do, Cha, Chi
Nakshatra & Numerology — Frequently Asked
What is Nakshatra naming?
Nakshatra naming is the traditional Vedic system where a baby's birth star (one of 27 Nakshatras, based on the Moon's position at birth) determines an auspicious starting syllable for the name. It is one of the oldest naming conventions in Indian culture, still followed by families today, often at the Namakarana (naming) ceremony.
How does Nakshatra naming relate to numerology?
Nakshatra gives the auspicious starting syllable; Chaldean numerology then evaluates the vibration of the full name built from that syllable. Naamastro combines both — you can find your Nakshatra's recommended syllables here, then check any candidate name's Chaldean number and lucky attributes on its individual name page.
How do I find my baby's Nakshatra?
Your baby's Nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position at the exact time and place of birth — a family astrologer or Panchang can calculate this precisely. Once you know the Nakshatra, use its page below to see the recommended starting syllables and matching names.
Looking for the Rashi (moon sign) naming system instead? Browse baby names by Rashi →
Not sure which Nakshatra your baby was born under? Browse by birth date →
Want to combine Nakshatra, Rashi, letter and numerology all at once? Search all names instead →