Babies born with the Moon in Ashlesha traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Di, Du, De, Do. Not sure of the pada? Enter the birth date and time in our free Baby Name Finder and it works out the exact nakshatra and pada for you.
Pada 1: names starting with Di (Cancer Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divyansh | दिव्यांश | Boy | Part of the divine |
| Dinesh | दिनेश | Boy | The Sun |
| Dilip | दिलीप | Boy | A king of the solar dynasty |
| Divakar | दिवाकर | Boy | The Sun |
| Deepak | दीपक | Boy | Lamp |
| Divya | दिव्या | Girl | Divine |
| Diya | दीया | Girl | Lamp |
| Disha | दिशा | Girl | Direction |
| Deepti | दीप्ति | Girl | Glow |
Pada 2: names starting with Du (Cancer Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dushyant | दुष्यंत | Boy | A king of the Puru dynasty |
| Durgesh | दुर्गेश | Boy | Lord of forts |
| Durga | दुर्गा | Girl | The invincible goddess |
| Durva | दूर्वा | Girl | Sacred grass |
| Dulari | दुलारी | Girl | Beloved |
Pada 3: names starting with De (Cancer Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dev | देव | Boy | God |
| Devansh | देवांश | Boy | Part of the divine |
| Devendra | देवेन्द्र | Boy | King of the gods |
| Devesh | देवेश | Boy | Lord of the gods |
| Daivik | दैविक | Boy | Divine |
| Devika | देविका | Girl | Little goddess |
| Devanshi | देवांशी | Girl | Divine |
| Devyani | देवयानी | Girl | Daughter of Shukracharya |
Pada 4: names starting with Do (Cancer Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Ashlesha Nakshatra?
Ashlesha Nakshatra names begin with Di, Du, De, Do: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Ashlesha?
The pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the free Astronik Baby Name Finder with the birth date and time, or ask the family priest who prepares the Kundli.