Baby names by nakshatra
Ashwini nakshatra baby names
A child born with the Moon in Ashwini traditionally receives a name beginning with “Chu”, “Che”, “Cho”, “La”, depending on the pada. Ashwini is presided over by Ashwini Kumaras and its symbol is the horse's head, linked with speed, healing, new beginnings.
Syllable of each pada
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi | Boy names | Girl names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chu | Aries (Mesha) | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Che | Aries (Mesha) | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | Cho | Aries (Mesha) | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | La | Aries (Mesha) | 10 | 10 |
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Pada 1: names starting with “Chu”
Boy names (2)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chudamani | jewel worn on the crown |
| Chunilal | precious little gem |
Girl names (0)
No commonly used names start with this sound.
Pada 2: names starting with “Che”
Boy names (4)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chekitan | wise, all-knowing warrior |
| Chetak | alert and quick |
| Chetan | awareness and life force |
| Chetas | the thinking mind |
Girl names (5)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chelna | devoted queen in Jain lore |
| Cheshta | effort and endeavour |
| Chetali | full of awareness |
| Chetana | alert, perceptive mind |
| Chetna | consciousness, awareness |
Pada 3: names starting with “Cho”
Very few names in common use begin with “Cho”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Ashwini or of Aries Rashi, which tradition also accepts.
Pada 4: names starting with “La”
Boy names (10)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Labhesh | lord of gains |
| Lakhan | fortunate one |
| Lakshit | one who is noticed |
| Lakshman | marked with good fortune |
| Lakshmikant | beloved of Lakshmi |
| Lakshya | aim, goal |
| Lalit | graceful and charming |
| Lalitmohan | charming and attractive |
| Lambodar | Ganesha, of the large belly |
| Lav | small part; son of Rama |
Girl names (10)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Lahari | gentle wave |
| Lajwanti | modest, bashful |
| Lakshita | distinguished, noticed |
| Lakshmi | goddess of prosperity |
| Lalima | rosy glow of dawn |
| Lalita | playful, charming |
| Lasya | graceful dance |
| Lata | graceful creeper |
| Latika | little creeper |
| Lavanya | grace and loveliness |
More names
Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Aries (Mesha) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Revati · Bharani · all nakshatras. Read more about Ashwini nakshatra.