Tamil Baby Names by Nakshatra (108 Padas)
In Vedic tradition, naming a child with the initial syllable (namakshara) corresponding to their birth star and pada is considered auspicious. Below is the complete 108-pada syllable matrix for all 27 nakshatras.
- 108 pada syllables
- 27 nakshatras
- Vedic tradition
- Lahiri · Thirukanitha
Ashwini
0°00'-13°20' Mesha
Bharani
13°20'-26°40' Mesha
Krittika
26°40' Mesha - 10°00' Rishabha
Rohini
10°00'-23°20' Rishabha
Mrigashira
23°20' Rishabha - 6°40' Mithuna
Ardra
6°40'-20°00' Mithuna
Punarvasu
20°00' Mithuna - 3°20' Kataka
Pushya
3°20'-16°40' Kataka
Ashlesha
16°40'-30°00' Kataka
Magha
0°00'-13°20' Simha
Purva Phalguni
13°20'-26°40' Simha
Uttara Phalguni
26°40' Simha - 10°00' Kanya
Hasta
10°00'-23°20' Kanya
Chitra
23°20' Kanya - 6°40' Tula
Swati
6°40'-20°00' Tula
Vishakha
20°00' Tula - 3°20' Vrischika
Anuradha
3°20'-16°40' Vrischika
Jyeshtha
16°40'-30°00' Vrischika
Mula
0°00'-13°20' Dhanus
Purva Ashadha
13°20'-26°40' Dhanus
Uttara Ashadha
26°40' Dhanus - 10°00' Makara
Shravana
10°00'-23°20' Makara
Dhanishta
23°20' Makara - 6°40' Kumbha
Shatabhisha
6°40'-20°00' Kumbha
Purva Bhadrapada
20°00' Kumbha - 3°20' Meena
Uttara Bhadrapada
3°20'-16°40' Meena
Revati
16°40'-30°00' Meena
Need to compute your baby's exact Janma Nakshatra and Pada?
In Vedic tradition, using the baby's exact birth time and location, you can compute their Janma Nakshatra, Pada, Lagna, and full birth chart in AstroYogam.
Method
How are namakshara syllables determined?
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas), making 108 padas across the 27 nakshatras. Classical tradition assigns a distinct sound syllable to each pada.
Method
How to choose a name based on the birth star
Using the baby's exact birth time, compute their janma nakshatra and pada under Lahiri Thirukanitha. Select a meaningful Tamil name starting with that pada's syllable.
Method
Baby birth chart and lagna
Beyond the initial naming syllable, generate your baby's complete birth chart with precise lagna, navamsa, and planetary strengths in AstroYogam.
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