Rashi by name
Your name rashi comes from the first sound of your name. Type it below to see your rashi and nakshatra.
Name letters for each rashi
| Rashi | Starting sounds |
|---|---|
| Aries (Mesh) | Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A |
| Taurus (Vrishabh) | I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo |
| Gemini (Mithun) | Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Ng, Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha |
| Cancer (Kark) | Hi, Hu, He, Ho, Da, Di, Du, De, Do |
| Leo (Simha) | Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te |
| Virgo (Kanya) | To, Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na, Tha, Pe, Po |
| Libra (Tula) | Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te |
| Scorpio (Vrishchik) | To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dhaa, Bhe |
| Capricorn (Makar) | Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi |
| Aquarius (Kumbh) | Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da |
| Pisces (Meen) | Di, Du, Tha, Jha, Tra, De, Do, Cha, Chi |
Questions about rashi by name
How do I know my rashi by name?
Take the first sound of your name, not just the first letter. Each sound belongs to one quarter of a nakshatra, and that nakshatra sits in one rashi. Type your name above and we match it for you.
Is name rashi the same as birth rashi?
Not always. Your birth rashi (moon sign) comes from where the Moon was when you were born. Name rashi comes from the first syllable of your name. Many families choose a name that matches the birth rashi, so the two often agree.
Which rashi starts with A?
Names starting with A belong to Mesh (Aries) rashi, Krittika nakshatra.
Which rashi is used for kundli matching by name?
When birth details are missing, the name rashi and name nakshatra are used for guna milan.
QUICK ANSWER
To find rashi by name, take the first sound of the name and match it to its nakshatra pada. For example, names starting with A belong to Mesh, with Ka to Mithun, and with Ma to Simha. Type a name above to see the result.