By Rashi (Zodiac Sign)
In Vedic astrology, the Rashi (moon sign) at birth determines the first letter of the baby's name.
Mesh (Aries)
Mar 21 – Apr 19
♉Vrishabh (Taurus)
Apr 20 – May 20
♊Mithun (Gemini)
May 21 – Jun 20
♋Kark (Cancer)
Jun 21 – Jul 22
♌Simha (Leo)
Jul 23 – Aug 22
♍Kanya (Virgo)
Aug 23 – Sep 22
♎Tula (Libra)
Sep 23 – Oct 22
♏Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Oct 23 – Nov 21
♐Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nov 22 – Dec 21
♑Makar (Capricorn)
Dec 22 – Jan 19
♒Kumbh (Aquarius)
Jan 20 – Feb 18
♓Meen (Pisces)
Feb 19 – Mar 20
By Nakshatra (Birth Star)
The Nakshatra (lunar mansion) at birth is used in traditional Vedic naming ceremonies (Namakarana Sanskar).
⭐ Ashwini
Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
Planet: Ketu
⭐ Bharani
Deity: Yama
Planet: Venus
⭐ Rohini
Deity: Brahma
Planet: Moon
⭐ Mrigashira
Deity: Soma
Planet: Mars
⭐ Ardra
Deity: Rudra
Planet: Rahu
⭐ Pushya
Deity: Brihaspati
Planet: Saturn
⭐ Magha
Deity: Pitrs
Planet: Ketu
⭐ Hasta
Deity: Savitar
Planet: Moon
⭐ Swati
Deity: Vayu
Planet: Rahu
⭐ Anuradha
Deity: Mitra
Planet: Saturn
⭐ Uttarashada
Deity: Vishvadevas
Planet: Sun
⭐ Shravana
Deity: Vishnu
Planet: Moon
By Numerology (Lucky Number)
In Hindu numerology, each number 1–9 carries specific traits and planetary energy. Choose a name whose numerology value matches your child's lucky number.
Number 1: Sun
Leadership, independence, ambition
Number 2: Moon
Cooperation, harmony, diplomacy
Number 3: Jupiter
Creativity, expression, joy
Number 4: Rahu
Stability, discipline, hard work
Number 5: Mercury
Freedom, adventure, versatility
Number 6: Venus
Love, nurturing, responsibility
Number 7: Ketu
Wisdom, spirituality, introspection
Number 8: Saturn
Power, material success, karma
Number 9: Mars
Courage, compassion, universal love
🔬 How We Calculate Astrology Data
Rashi and Nakshatra are traditionally associated using the starting sound of the name. Every name on BabyNameHindu shows these associations based on classical Vedic syllable mapping.
Numerology: Pythagorean System
Each letter maps to a number 1–9. Sum all digits, then reduce to a single digit by summing again.
All 12 Rashi (Zodiac Signs) & Starting Syllables
In Vedic tradition, the baby's Rashi is determined by the first syllable sound of the name: not the birth date. This is the basis of the Namakarana (naming ceremony).
All 27 Nakshatras (Birth Stars) & Starting Syllables
Nakshatra is based on the baby's birth Moon position: determined by an astrologer at birth, not derived from the name. Once the Nakshatra is known, parents choose a name whose starting syllable matches one of its 4 padas (quarters).
These calculations follow the classical Vedic naming tradition used by pandits across India for centuries.
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