What is kundli matching by name (naam se kundli milan)?
Kundli matching by name (naam se kundli milan) is a traditional starting point when birth details are unknown. Each name's first syllable is mapped to a nakshatra and pada, then the eight Ashtakoota kootas are scored out of 36 gunas.
What are the 8 kootas in kundli matching (kundli milan)?
| Koota | Gunas | Measures |
|---|
| Varna | 1 | Temperament and work approach |
| Vashya | 2 | Mutual influence |
| Tara | 3 | Traditional wellbeing symbolism |
| Yoni | 4 | Traditional compatibility symbolism |
| Graha Maitri | 5 | Mental wavelength |
| Gana | 6 | Nature and behaviour |
| Bhakoot | 7 | Traditional family symbolism |
| Nadi | 8 | Traditional Nadi grouping |
What is a good guna milan score?
| Score | Traditional reading |
|---|
| Below 18 | Below the traditional reference threshold |
| 18 to 24 | Within the traditional range |
| 25 to 32 | High traditional score |
| 33 to 36 | Above the traditional range |
How is a name converted to a nakshatra?
Each of the 27 nakshatras has four padas, and each pada is linked to a starting sound. For example names starting with "Chu, Che, Cho, La" fall in Ashwini, and "Ma, Mi, Mu, Me" fall in Magha. The pada then fixes the moon sign (chandra rashi).
When should I use name matching instead of date matching?
Name matching is the traditional way families begin when birth details are not at hand.
Curious what your name says on its own? Try the name numerology calculator.
Is kundali milan the same as kundli matching (kundli milan) and gun milan?
Yes. Kundli matching (kundli milan), kundali matching, kundali milan, gun milan and horoscope matching all mean the same Vedic practice: comparing two charts through the eight Ashtakoota kootas for a total of 36 gunas. "Name se kundli milan" is the same check done from names when birth details are not known.
Frequently asked questions
What a name match can and cannot see
Matching by name is the fallback North Indian families use when the janam patri is still in a village or the time was never written down. The calculator builds an Ashtakoota-style score from the two names. It is repeatable, and it is not the same object as a score from two Moon nakshatras. Say which one you ran when you tell the family the number.
It will not show the lagna, the house of Mars, or the dasha. Those need a clock time and a city. If a later birth record appears, run kundli matching (kundli milan) by date of birth (janam tarikh) and keep both results labelled. A difference between them is not a software fault. It is two methods. For several names at once, compare rishtas lines up to four scores beside the same person.
How to read a low score without a crisis
Below 18 is the band tradition calls low. It is a reason to look harder at Nadi and Bhakoot, not a reason to announce that a relationship has failed. Love marriages use the same eight kootas if the families want a shared language. They do not use them as a veto over two adults. The essay on how many gunas should match puts 18, 24 and 28 in one place.
Spelling changes the name score. A matra, an extra letter, or an English spelling your relatives do not use will move the total. Decide the spelling the wedding card will print, then calculate. Do not cycle through spellings hunting for 28. That is how a tradition meant for reflection turns into a game.
How does kundli matching by name (naam se kundli milan) work?
The first syllable of each name is matched to a nakshatra (birth star) and its pada using the traditional syllable table. From the nakshatra and moon sign (chandra rashi), the eight kootas of Ashtakoota are scored out of 36.
How many gunas should match for marriage?
Traditional Ashtakoota readings often use 18 out of 36 as a reference threshold.
Is matching by name as accurate as matching by birth details?
No. Matching by name is used when birth details are not known. If both birth dates, times and places are available, a full kundli match uses more precise information.
What is Nadi dosh and does it affect children?
Nadi dosh appears when both partners share the same nadi (Adi, Madhya or Antya), so the Nadi koota scores 0 of 8. It is the dosh families worry about most, because tradition links Nadi to health and to children. Classical texts also give clear cancellations: same rashi with different nakshatras, same nakshatra with different padas, or rashi lords that are the same or friends. Many happy couples with healthy children share a nadi, which is why astrologers read Nadi together with the whole match, never alone.
What is Bhakoot dosh and does it affect marriage, money or children?
Bhakoot dosh appears when the two moon signs sit 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 apart, and the Bhakoot koota scores 0 of 7. Tradition ties each position to a family worry: 6/8 to arguments and health, 2/12 to money and expenses, 5/9 to children and shared beliefs. It is set aside when both rashis have the same lord (like Mesh and Vrishchik) or friendly lords, and when Nadi and Graha Maitri score well. So a Bhakoot 0 is a reason to look closer, not a reason to say no to a good rishta.
Should I use a full name or a pet name?
Traditionally the name given at the naming ceremony is used. Many families use the name the person is commonly called by. Use the same approach for both people.
Is this kundli matching (kundli milan) free?
Yes. The full 36-guna score and all eight koota results are free and complete. A detailed written report is optional.
Can I share the result with family?
Yes. Every result has its own link and a WhatsApp share button. Anyone with the link can see the names and reading, so share it only if both people are comfortable.
How many kundali gun should match?
Eighteen out of 36 is the traditional minimum families look for in Ashtakoota. A score from 18 to 24 is read as workable, 25 to 32 as very good, and 33 to 36 as excellent. Nadi (8) and Bhakoot (7) still need their own look, because a high total can hide a zero there. The number is a reference, not a yes or no about the relationship.
How much guna milan is good?
Above 18 is the line most North Indian families were taught. Many pandits are more comfortable at 24 or more, especially when Nadi and Bhakoot are not zero. A 32 is not automatically happier than a 22. Read the eight kootas, then the two full charts if you have birth times. The score starts the conversation. It does not finish it.
Is kundli matching (kundli milan) important in love marriage?
It is not a legal requirement, and plenty of love marriages never look at a chart. Families still use it when they want a shared language for the match. If you are already committed, matching is a way to see Nadi, Bhakoot and Mangal dosha calmly, not a test you can fail. Low gunas do not cancel a relationship two people have chosen.
Is guna milan accurate?
Guna milan is a fixed scoring of two Moon nakshatras. The arithmetic is repeatable: the same two stars always give the same 36 points. Whether that score describes a marriage is a belief, not a measurement. It ignores most of both charts. Use it as one traditional screen, beside the 7th house, dasha and the two people themselves.
How to calculate guna milan?
Find both Moon nakshatras and rashis. Then score eight kootas: Varna 1, Vashya 2, Tara 3, Yoni 4, Graha Maitri 5, Gana 6, Bhakoot 7 and Nadi 8. Add them. That total is the guna milan out of 36. KismatAstro does this from birth details on the kundli matching (kundli milan) page, or from names alone on kundli matching by name (naam se kundli milan).
Janam kundli milan kaise karte hain?
Dono ki janam tithi, samay aur jagah se chand ki nakshatra nikalti hai. Phir Ashtakoota ke aath koota jode jate hain, kul 36 gun. Nadi aur Bhakoot alag se dekhe jate hain, aur Mangal dosh bhi. Samay na ho to naam se milan ho sakta hai, par lagna aur Mangal ke liye samay chahiye. KismatAstro par yeh hisaab free hai.
Bhakoot dosh kya hota hai?
Bhakoot dosh tab mana jata hai jab dono ki rashi 2/12, 5/9 ya 6/8 ke faasle par ho, aur Bhakoot koota 7 mein se 0 de. Parampara 6/8 ko beech ke takrare, 2/12 ko kharch aur 5/9 ko santan se jodti hai. Yeh aksar cancel hota hai jab dono rashi ke swami ek hon ya mitra hon. Isliye sirf shabd sunkar faisla mat kariye.
How to increase gun milan?
You cannot honestly add points to a finished Ashtakoota score. The nakshatras are what they are. What you can do is read the cancellations: same or friendly rashi lords for Bhakoot, and the classical Nadi exceptions. Some families also weigh Graha Maitri more heavily when Nadi is low. Changing a name spelling does not change birth-chart guna milan.
