Rashi in Vedic Astrology and How to Find Rashi by Name?

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In the constellation, there are twelve Rashis or Zodiacs and each one is associated with a sign. These twelve Rashi are Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Simha, Kanya, Tula, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Makara, Kumbha and Meena. Zodiac sign is the Western term for Rashis. However, zodiac signs are based on the placement of the Sun in a sign during the time of birth hence it is also called the Sun sign. Rashi on the other hand is calculated by analysing the placement of the Moon in a sign during the time of the birth of an individual.

What is Rashi in Astrology?

Though the position of the Sun in a sign is also very important in Vedic astrology, the placement of the Moon allows for more accurate analysis. According to Vedic Hindu Astrology, in an individual’s birth chart, the Rashi is the sign in which the Moon was positioned at the time of his/her birth. Hence it is also called the Moon sign. The other important movements like transits, planetary dasha, etc. are considered as per the Rashi.

In Vedic astrology, the moon sign or Chandra Rashi is more important in birth chart analysis. Chandra Rashi, also called Rashi commonly is more important than the Sun sign/Zodiac sign and Birthstar. Therefore, in Hindu families, people in many parts of the country choose the names of their children according to the letters suggested by analysing the Rashi and Nakshatra of a baby.

What is the Rashi Name in Vedic Astrology?

As per Vedic Astrology, the Moonsign and Nakshatra are the most important factors in choosing a baby name and the name that is kept based on Moonsign/Nakshatra is called Rashi name. So, when a baby is born its Kundali/birth chart is created. By calculating its date of birth, time of birth and place of birth, ‌we come to know the Rashi and Nakshatra of the baby. This is when a Rashi name is suggested by the Astrologer and some letters are also recommended with advice to use those letters as the initials while selecting a name of the baby. In some regions of India, mostly in North India, parents follow this rule while choosing names for their children. These names are kept according to Rashi as they indicate the astrological birth details of the baby. This name helps keep track of the Rashi and Nakshatra of an individual later in the future. So, when you ask ‘How to know what is my Rashi by name?’ or ‘What is my Rashi by date of birth?’ This is how you can get your Rashi name.

Can a Rashi Name Make Life Predictions?

Rashi plays a very crucial part in a person’s life as per Vedic Hindu Astrology. It has a significant role in an individual’s Kundali as well. Many times, people misplace their birth chart or Kundali, so, this Rashi name can help in the analysis and prediction of their life’s events to a large extent. The Rashi name of an individual can reveal many things about them, including family life, financial life, career, job, love life, marriage, etc. It can predict many fortunate and unfortunate events in a person’s life.

Find your Rashi (moon sign) by Your Name

Some people are not aware of their date of birth. In such cases, one can find their Rashi through the first letter of their name. If you too are one of those who want to know what your Rashi is, you can talk to our Astrologers to identify your Rashi Name. With the help of your Rashi name, astrologers can reveal a lot about your future life events.

In Hindu families in many parts of the country, the initial letter of names is decided according to Rashi and Nakshatra at the time of birth. Therefore, the names of people are mostly directly connected with their Rashi. However, people who do not know their birth date and time can find their Rashi according to their name. If birth details are known then one can find Rashi by birth date and time.

Find Favourable Rashi and Nakshatra Letters

The list will fulfil two purposes, you can find your Rashi Name if you are unaware of your DOB and if you know your baby’s Rashi already you can use it to follow the naming ritual of your baby.

Mesha | Aries

Rashi Letters

A, L, E | अ, ल, इ

based on Nakshatra

Chu, Che, Cho, Laa, Li, Loo, Le, Lo, A

Vrishabha | Taurus

Rashi Letters

Ba, Va, U | ब, व, उ

based on Nakshatra

Ee, U, E, O, Vaa, Vee, Vu, Ve, Vo

Mithuna | Gemini

Rashi Letters

Ka, Chha, Gha | क, छ, घ

based on Nakshatra

Kaa, Kee, Ku, Gha, Ing, Chha, Ke, Ko, Haa

Karka | Cancer

Rashi Letters

Da, Ha | ड, ह

based on Nakshatra

Hee, Hu, He, Ho, Daa, Dee, Doo, De, Do

Simha | Leo

Rashi Letters

Ma, Ta | म, ट

based on Nakshatra

Maa, Mee, Moo, Me, Mo, Taa, Tee, Too, Te

Kanya | Virgo

Rashi Letters

Pa, Tha, Na | प, ठ, ण

based on Nakshatra

To, Paa, Pee, Poo, Sha, Na, Tha, Pe, Po

Tula | Libra

Rashi Letters

Ra, Ta | र, त

based on Nakshatra

Raa, Ree, Roo, Re, Ro, Taa, Tee, Too, Te

Vrishchika | Scorpio

Rashi Letters

Na, Ya | न, य

based on Nakshatra

To, Naa, Nee, Noo, Ne, No, Yaa, Yee, Yu

Dhanu | Sagittarius

Rashi Letters

Bha, Dha, Pha, Dha | भ, ध, फ, ढ

based on Nakshatra

Ye, Yo, Bhaa, Bhee, Bhoo, Dhaa, Phaa, Dha, Bhe

Makara | Capricorn

Rashi Letters

Kha, Ja | ख, ज

based on Nakshatra

Bho, Jaa, Jee, Khee, Khoo, Gaa, Gee

Kumbha  | Aquarius 

Rashi Letters

ग, श, ष | Ga, Sa, Sha, Sh

Nakshatra Charana Letters

गु, गे, गो, सा, सी, सू, से, सो, दा

Gu, Ge, Go, Saa, See, Soo, Se, Daa

Meena | Pisces 

Rashi Letters

द, च, झ, थ | Da, Cha, Jha, Tha

Nakshatra Charana Letters

दी, दू, थ, झ, ञ, दे, दो, च, ची

Dee, Doo, Tha, Jha, Yna, De, Do, Cha, Chee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is my Rashi name? 

A: Rashi name is suggested by the astrologer based on your moon sign (Rashi/Chandra Rashi) and Nakshatra, after analysing your birth details, based on your date of birth, time of birth and place of birth. In some cases, Rashi name is only for ‌horoscope analysis purposes and is not made public. However, in many parts of India (mostly North India), based on the moon sign, an astrologer may also suggest some initials for names. You are advised to use those initials while selecting a name for yourself or your baby. This becomes your Rashi name. If you know your Rashi (moon sign), the above chart will help you find a Rashi name.

Q: What is my Rashi by name?

A: In many parts of India names are based on the moon sign (Rashi) and Nakshatra. Every Rashi (moon sign) and Nakshatra have some favourable initials suggested for names. So, the initials of your name can tell what your Rashi (moon sign) is. The above chart can help you find your Rashi by name and can also suggest favourable letters for baby naming rituals if you know the Rashi of your baby.

Q: What is my Rashi by name and date? 

A: The initials of your name tell what Rashi you are (if your name is kept following a moon sign). However, for people who do not have a horoscope, misplaced their horoscope or do not know their exact date of birth, their life events can be revealed by analysing the initials of their names. It is believed that our names are not just names but tell us about our connection with the entire cosmos.

Rashi by date is revealed by calculating your birth date.

Q: What is my Rashi by DOB?

A: Your Rashi by DOB can be revealed by calculating your date of birth, time of birth and place of birth.

Q: What is Lagna Rashi? 

A: The rising zodiac on the eastern horizon at the time of a person’s birth is called Lagan Rashi (Ascendant zodiac)

Q: How to know what is my Rashi? 

A: If you know your DOB details, you can use some online moon sign tool calculators to find out your Rashi (moon sign). Even the initials of your name can give you an idea of your Rashi if your name is based on moon sign letters. Or, you can consult an astrologer ‌to help you find your Rashi.

Talk to our Astrologers for a more accurate analysis of your Rashi ‌names.