Babies born with the Moon in Ashwini traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Chu, Che, Cho, La. 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 Chu (Aries Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chudamani | चूड़ामणि | Boy | Crest jewel |
Pada 2: names starting with Che (Aries Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetan | चेतन | Boy | Consciousness |
| Chaitanya | चैतन्य | Boy | Pure consciousness |
| Chetas | चेतस | Boy | Mind, intelligence |
| Chetna | चेतना | Girl | Awareness |
| Cheshta | चेष्टा | Girl | Effort, endeavour |
| Chaitali | चैताली | Girl | Born in the month of Chaitra |
Pada 3: names starting with Cho (Aries Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Pada 4: names starting with La (Aries Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshya | लक्ष्य | Boy | Goal, aim |
| Lalit | ललित | Boy | Graceful |
| Lav | लव | Boy | Son of Lord Rama |
| Lakshman | लक्ष्मण | Boy | Brother of Lord Rama |
| Lakshmi | लक्ष्मी | Girl | Goddess of wealth |
| Lata | लता | Girl | Creeper, vine |
| Lavanya | लावण्या | Girl | Grace, beauty |
| Lalita | ललिता | Girl | Graceful; a form of the Goddess |
| Lahari | लहरी | Girl | Wave |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Ashwini Nakshatra?
Ashwini Nakshatra names begin with Chu, Che, Cho, La: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Ashwini?
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.