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Soul Yatri

Rashi by Name (Namakshar)

In Vedic astrology, the first sound of your name (Namakshar) points to a nakshatra pada and the Moon sign (rashi) it belongs to — there are 9 padas per rashi across the 108 nakshatra padas. Enter your name to find your rashi and birth star instantly, free.

This finds the rashi/nakshatra traditionally given by your name’s first sound. For your exact birth Moon sign, use a full birth-chart calculation.

Frequently asked questions

What is Namakshar?
Namakshar (Naam-akshar) is the starting sound of a name. In Vedic astrology each of the 27 nakshatras has four padas (quarters), and each pada is assigned a syllable. Your name’s first sound therefore points to a nakshatra pada and the Moon sign (rashi) it falls in.
How do I find my rashi from my name?
Enter your name and the tool matches its first syllable to the traditional nakshatra-pada syllable table, then maps the pada to your Moon sign (rashi) — there are 9 padas per rashi across the 108 nakshatra padas.
Is name-based rashi the same as birth rashi?
Traditionally a baby is named with the syllable of its birth nakshatra pada, so the two match. If your name wasn’t chosen that way, use a full birth-chart (kundali) calculation for your exact Moon sign.