According to Indian astrology, there are certain letters (akshar) that are considered lucky for each zodiac sign (rashi). Parents who want a positive influence of their baby's zodiac sign often choose this letter to find a baby name they love.
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Your baby's sun sign or rashi is decided by which constellation the sun is in on the date of their birth. True believers in astrology also consider the baby's birth star or nakshatra when selecting a baby name.
There are specific vowels (matras) that add on the rashi or zodiac letters to form syllables that are considered lucky for each birth star or nakshatra. To know more, see our nakshatra syllable chart.
How will I know my baby's zodiac sign or rashi?
There are 12 zodiac signs or rashis that represent 12 constellations or houses the sun passes through in a year. Your baby's zodiac sign is decided by which constellation the sun is in when your baby is born.
See which zodiac sign your baby belongs to based on his or her date of birth or due date:
March 21 – April 19: Aries or Mesh rashi
April 20 – May 20: Taurus or Vrishabh rashi
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May 21 – June 21: Gemini or Mithun rashi
June 22 – July 22: Cancer or Kark rashi
July 23 – August 22: Leo or Singh rashi
August 23 – September 22: Virgo or Kanya rashi
September 23 – October 23: Libra or Tula rashi
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October 24 – November 21: Scorpio or Vrishchik rashi
November 22 – December 21: Sagittarius or Dhanu rashi
December 22 – January 19: Capricorn or Makar rashi
January 20 – February 18: Aquarius or Kumbh rashi
February 19 – March 20: Pisces or Meen rashi
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Starting letters for Aries (Mesh rashi) baby names
Starting letters for Aries names are A (अ), L (ल), and E or I (pronounced as इ) .
For example, some baby boy names for Aries would be:
- Advik
- Lalit
- Ishan
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Baby girl names for Aries could be:
- Aditri
- Latika
- Ira
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Those born under Aries are said to be bold, daring and independent. Learn more about the characteristics of an Aries baby.
Starting letters for Taurus (Vrishabh rashi) baby names
The starting letters for Taurus baby names are B (ब), U (उ) and W or V (pronounced as व).
Examples of Taurus boy names are:
- Balin
- Utkarsh
- Virat
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Some Taurus girl names are:
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- Bani
- Udeepti
- Varnika
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Loyalty and reliability are qualities associated with Taurus. Know more about Taurus characteristics.
Starting letters for Gemini (Mithun rashi) baby names
For Gemini, or Mithun rashi, the starting letters for baby names are Gh (घ), K (क) and Chh (छ).
Examples of Gemini names for boys would be:
- Ghayan
- Kamesh
- Chhayamaan
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Examples of Gemini names for girls would be:
- Ghanajvala
- Kamana
- Chhaya
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People born in Gemini are said to be intelligent and ambitious. Know more about Gemini character traits!
Starting letters for Cancer (Kark rashi) baby names
Baby names beginning with D (ड) and H (ह) are considered lucky for Cancer or Kark rashi babies.
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Some nice Cancer baby names for boys would be:
- Hirav
- Hulas
- Hemant
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Cancer names for baby girls could be:
- Hemvati
- Harina
- Harshini
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Those born under Cancer are said to be sensitive and caring. Read more about the characteristics of Cancer.
Starting letters for Leo (Singh rashi) baby names
The starting letters for Leo baby names are M (म) and T (ट).
Some examples of baby names for Leo boys are:
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- Madhav
- Meer
- Tekjot
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Examples of Leo names for baby girls are:
- Mahiya
- Manvi
- Tiya
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Leos are said to be energetic, loyal and creative people. Read more about the characteristics of Leo .
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Starting letters for Virgo (Kanya rashi) baby names
Baby names starting with P (प), T (ठ) and N (ण) are considered lucky for Virgo. Some examples of Virgo names for baby boys are:
- Parthav
- Prayan
- Thavan
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Baby girl names for Virgo are:
- Padmini
- Padma
- Thanirika
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Virgos are believed to be level-headed and meticulous people. Read more about the characteristics of Virgo.
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Starting letters for Libra (Tula rashi) baby names
Babies born under Libra, or Tula rashi, can choose names starting with the letters R (र ) and T (त).
Some examples of Libra baby names for boys are:
- Ranvir
- Tarun
- Tarik
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Some nice girl names for Libra babies are:
- Ranjani
- Rohini
- Tarini
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Those born under the sign of Libra are diplomatic and sophisticated. They often tend to have a wide social circle and are romantics at heart. Know more about the characteristics of Libra.
Starting letters for Scorpio (Vrishchik rashi) baby names
Baby names starting with N (न) and Y (य) are considered lucky for Scorpio babies.
Some examples of Scorpio or Vrishchik rashi names for baby boys are:
- Niyam
- Navtej
- Yashaank
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Examples of Scorpio or Vrishchik rashi names for girls are:
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- Nitika
- Nandini
- Yashvi
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Scorpios are powerful, passionate and charismatic. Learn more about the characteristics of Scorpio.
Starting letters for Sagittarius (Dhanu rashi) baby names
Baby names starting with Bh (भ), Dh (ध or ढ) and Ph or F (pronounced फ) are good for Sagittarius babies.
Some examples of names for Sagittarius baby boys are:
- Bheem
- Phanesh
- Dhiraj
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Some examples of names for Sagittarius baby girls are:
- Bhavika
- Phalguni
- Dhithi
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Sagittarius people are said to be optimistic and good-humoured. They have an intellectual curiosity about everything around them and are often philosophical. Read more about the characteristics of Sagittarius.
Starting letters for Capricorn (Makar rashi) baby names
Starting letters for Capricorn baby names are Kh (ख) and J (ज) .
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Some examples of baby names for Capricorn boys are:
- Khushil
- Jayan
- Jeevatma
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A few Capricorn baby girl names are:
- Khyati
- Jatila
- Jeevika
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Loyalty and ambition are the hallmarks of Capricorn. They are highly disciplined and work their way steadily towards achieving anything that they set their minds on. Read more about the characteristics of Capricorn.
Starting letters for Aquarius (Kumbh rashi) baby names
Baby names starting with the letters G (ग) and Sh (श or ष) are considered good for Aquarian babies.
Some examples of boy names for Aquarius are:
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- Gatik
- Shivank
- Shoubhit
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Some examples of girl names for Aquarius are:
- Gaya
- Sharanya
- Shambhavi
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Aquarians are friendly, honest and are often the life of the party. Know more about the characteristics of Aquarius.
Starting letters for Pisces (Meen rashi) baby names
Names starting with Ch (च), D (द), Jh (झ) and Th (थ) are good for your Piscean baby.
Some examples of names for Pisces boys are:
- Charvik
- Devarsh
- Jhaswin
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Some baby girl names for Pisces are:
- Chaitna
- Devika
- Jhanvi
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Those born under Pisces are said to be kind and selfless. They are highly imaginative and excel in creative arts. Learn more about the characteristics of Pisces.
Create your own baby names list
Don't forget to save all your favourite names and create a short list to choose from when your baby is born. Start your baby names list now!
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