Baby Names by Rashi
In Vedic astrology, the Rashi (zodiac sign) is determined by the Moon's position at birth — different from Western astrology's Sun sign. The Rashi-based naming system recommends specific starting letters.
The 12 Rashis and Their Naming Letters
Mesha Rashi (Aries)
Recommended Letters: A, L, E
Popular Names: Aarav, Lalitha, Esha, Arjun, Lavanya
Vrishabha Rashi (Taurus)
Recommended Letters: B, V, U
Popular Names: Varun, Uma, Vidya, Bala
Mithuna Rashi (Gemini)
Recommended Letters: K, Ch, Gh, D, H
Popular Names: Karan, Chetan, Harish, Divya, Dhruv
Karka Rashi (Cancer)
Recommended Letters: D, H
Popular Names: Deepak, Harsha, Hemant, Damayanti
Simha Rashi (Leo)
Recommended Letters: M, T
Popular Names: Madhav, Tarun, Maya, Tara, Mahesh
Kanya Rashi (Virgo)
Recommended Letters: P, Tha
Popular Names: Pavan, Pallavi, Padma
Tula Rashi (Libra)
Recommended Letters: R, T
Popular Names: Rajan, Rohini, Rekha, Ravi
Vrishchika Rashi (Scorpio)
Recommended Letters: N, Y
Popular Names: Naveen, Yash, Nandini, Yamini
Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius)
Recommended Letters: B, Dh, Ph, Y
Popular Names: Bharat, Dhruv, Yash, Bhavana
Makara Rashi (Capricorn)
Recommended Letters: Kh, J, Jo
Popular Names: Jaya, Jayesh, Jeevan, Janani
Kumbha Rashi (Aquarius)
Recommended Letters: G, S
Popular Names: Ganesh, Sanjay, Gauri, Saraswati
Meena Rashi (Pisces)
Recommended Letters: D, Ch, Z, Th
Popular Names: Deepa, Chitra, Dharini, Chandana
Rashi vs. Nakshatra: Which to Follow?
The Nakshatra system is more precise (108 syllables total vs 12 letters). For best results, use our [Nakshatra Calculator](/calculate-nakshatra) which gives both Nakshatra and Rashi.