Free Tool · Rashi by Name
Rashi by Name (Naam se Rashi)
Type a name to find its rashi, nakshatra and pada from the first sound, as used in gun milan by name. For your birth rashi, which can differ, use the moon sign calculator.
Letters for each rashi
Each rashi covers nine padas, and each pada has its own starting sound. These are the name letters for all twelve rashis.
| Rashi | Name letters | Lord |
|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A | Mars |
| Vrishabha (Taurus) | I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo | Venus |
| Mithuna (Gemini) | Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha | Mercury |
| Karka (Cancer) | Hi, Hu, He, Ho, Da, Di, Du, De, Do | Moon |
| Simha (Leo) | Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te | Sun |
| Kanya (Virgo) | To, Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na, Tha, Pe, Po | Mercury |
| Tula (Libra) | Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro, Taa, Ti, Tu, Te | Venus |
| Vrishchika (Scorpio) | To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu | Mars |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dhaa, Bhe | Jupiter |
| Makara (Capricorn) | Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi | Saturn |
| Kumbha (Aquarius) | Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Daa | Saturn |
| Meena (Pisces) | Dee, Du, Tha, Jha, Nya, De, Do, Cha, Chi | Jupiter |
Name rashi and birth rashi
Your janma rashi is the sign the Moon occupied at your birth, and it is the one used for horoscopes, Sade Sati and dashas. The name rashi comes from the first sound of the name; tradition uses it when birth details are unknown, for choosing a child's name letter, and for gun milan by name.
Frequently asked questions
How is rashi found from a name?
The first sound of the name is matched to the 108 syllables of the nakshatra padas. Each pada belongs to one rashi, so the first sound gives the name's nakshatra, pada and rashi.
Is my name rashi the same as my birth rashi?
Not always. Your janma (birth) rashi is the sign the Moon was in when you were born, found from your birth date, time and place. Name rashi is used when birth details are not known, for example in gun milan by name.
Why does my name show two possible rashis?
A few sounds are written the same way in English but belong to two nakshatras, such as a hard and a soft T or D. Pick the one that matches how the name is pronounced.