Babies born with the Moon in Jyeshtha traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: No, Ya, Yi, Yu. 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 No (Scorpio Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Pada 2: names starting with Ya (Scorpio Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yash | यश | Boy | Fame |
| Yatin | यतिन | Boy | Ascetic |
| Yatharth | यथार्थ | Boy | Truth |
| Yagnesh | यज्ञेश | Boy | Lord of the yajna |
| Yamini | यामिनी | Girl | Night |
| Yashoda | यशोदा | Girl | Mother of Krishna |
| Yashika | यशिका | Girl | Success |
| Yashvi | यशवी | Girl | Fame |
Pada 3: names starting with Yi (Scorpio Rashi)
This sound is rare in modern names. Families traditionally choose a name from the nakshatra's other padas.
Pada 4: names starting with Yu (Scorpio Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraj | युवराज | Boy | Prince |
| Yudhishthir | युधिष्ठिर | Boy | Eldest Pandava, steady in battle |
| Yug | युग | Boy | Era |
| Yuvan | युवान | Boy | Young |
| Yukti | युक्ति | Girl | Idea, skill |
| Yuvika | युविका | Girl | Young girl |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Jyeshtha Nakshatra?
Jyeshtha Nakshatra names begin with No, Ya, Yi, Yu: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Jyeshtha?
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.