Ever wondered what your name adds up to? Enter the name you use most. See each letter's value and explore two traditional readings of your number.
What is a name number?
A name number, also called a destiny or expression number, is the root digit your name reduces to in numerology. Letters have assigned values that are added and reduced. Each root number has a traditional planetary association and a symbolic reading, not a fixed description of a person.
How does name numerology work?
Name numerology assigns a number to every letter, adds them, and reduces the total to a root number from 1 to 9. Each root number is linked to a planet in the Indian tradition, which gives the number its character.
Chaldean letter values
| Number | Letters |
|---|
| 1 | A, I, J, Q, Y |
| 2 | B, K, R |
| 3 | C, G, L, S |
| 4 | D, M, T |
| 5 | E, H, N, X |
| 6 | U, V, W |
| 7 | O, Z |
| 8 | F, P |
What does each name number mean?
| Number | Planet | Nature |
|---|
| 1 | Sun | The Leader |
| 2 | Moon | The Peacemaker |
| 3 | Jupiter | The Teacher |
| 4 | Rahu | The Builder |
| 5 | Mercury | The Communicator |
| 6 | Venus | The Nurturer |
| 7 | Ketu | The Seeker |
| 8 | Saturn | The Achiever |
| 9 | Mars | The Warrior |
What is the difference between Chaldean and Pythagorean numerology?
The Chaldean system is older and assigns values 1 to 8 by sound vibration, leaving 9 as sacred; it is the system most Indian numerologists use for name correction. The Pythagorean system assigns 1 to 9 in simple alphabetical order and is standard in the West. The same name can give different totals in the two systems, which is why KismatAstro shows both.
Frequently asked questions
How is a name number calculated?
Each letter of your name is given a number from 1 to 9 (or 1 to 8 in Chaldean). The values are added, and the total is reduced to a single digit, keeping the master numbers 11, 22 and 33.
Should I use Chaldean or Pythagorean numerology?
Chaldean is the older system and is the one most Indian numerologists use for name correction. Pythagorean is the common Western system. KismatAstro shows both so you can compare.
Should I use my full name or the name I use every day?
Try the name you use most often. If you use another spelling or a full name, compare those results too. Different spellings can produce different numbers; neither decides your future.
What is a soul urge number?
The soul urge number comes from the vowels in your name only. It describes what you want inwardly, as opposed to how you come across.
What is a personality number?
The personality number comes from the consonants in your name. It describes the first impression you give to others.
What are master numbers?
11, 22 and 33 are master numbers. They are not reduced further in the main result because they carry a stronger version of 2, 4 and 6.
Can changing the spelling of my name change my number?
Yes. Adding or removing a letter changes the calculated total. It does not guarantee a change in your life or require you to change your name.
Can I see my name number for free?
Yes. Enter a name to see its number and meaning in either system.
