Ashwini Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Ashwini nakshatra takes a name that begins with Chu, Che, Cho or La, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 40 names with their meanings: 21 for boys, 19 for girls.
Ashwini children arrive in a hurry and stay quick all their lives. The Ashwini Kumaras heal, so parents often pick a name that speaks of light, medicine or a fresh start. A short name suits the speed of this nakshatra.
| Lord | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Ashwini Kumaras, the twin physicians of the gods |
| Symbol | a horse’s head |
| Moon sign | Aries |
| Naming syllables | Chu (चु) for pada 1; Che (चे) for pada 2; Cho (चो) for pada 3; La (ला) for pada 4 |
Not sure of the pada? The Baby Name Calculator finds the nakshatra and the pada from the birth date, time and place. The nakshatra itself, its qualities and its lord, is read in the Ashwini nakshatra article.
Pada 1: names beginning with Chu (चु)
Pada 1 of Ashwini lies in Aries. 3 names begin with Chu: 2 for boys and 1 for girls.
Boy names starting with Chu
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Chudamani | चूडामणि | crest jewelCommon in Nepal |
| Chunnilal | चुन्नीलाल | small precious gem |
Girl names starting with Chu
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Chudala | चूडाला | one with a crestWise queen in the Yoga Vasishtha |
Pada 2: names beginning with Che (चे)
Pada 2 of Ashwini lies in Aries. 10 names begin with Che: 6 for boys and 4 for girls.
Boy names starting with Che
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Chaitanya | चैतन्य | consciousness |
| Chaitra | चैत्र | born in the month of Chaitra |
| Chekitana | चेकितान | intelligentYadava warrior on the Pandava side in the Mahabharata |
| Chetan | चेतन | conscious, living soul |
| Chetas | चेतस् | mind, awareness |
| Cheteshwar | चेतेश्वर | lord of consciousnessUsed mainly in Gujarat |
Girl names starting with Che
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Chaitali | चैताली | born in the month of Chaitra |
| Chaitrali | चैत्राली | born in the month of ChaitraMarathi name |
| Chaitri | चैत्री | full moon day of Chaitra |
| Chetana | चेतना | consciousness, understandingAlso spelled Chetna |
Pada 3: names beginning with Cho (चो)
Pada 3 of Ashwini lies in Aries. No common name begins with Cho. Take a name from another pada of Ashwini, or from the Aries letters Ch, L, A.
Pada 4: names beginning with La (ला)
Pada 4 of Ashwini lies in Aries. 27 names begin with La: 13 for boys and 14 for girls.
Boy names starting with La
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Lakshit | लक्षित | marked, distinguished |
| Lakshman | लक्ष्मण | having auspicious marksBrother of Rama. Nepali spelling: Laxman |
| Lakshmikant | लक्ष्मीकान्त | beloved of LakshmiA name of Vishnu. Nepali spelling: Laxmikant |
| Lakshminarayan | लक्ष्मीनारायण | Vishnu together with LakshmiA name of Vishnu |
| Lakshmiprasad | लक्ष्मीप्रसाद | gift of LakshmiCommon in Nepal as Laxmi Prasad |
| Lakshya | लक्ष्य | aim, target |
| Lalatendu | ललाटेन्दु | moon on the foreheadA name of Shiva |
| Lalit | ललित | charming, graceful |
| Lalitaditya | ललितादित्य | charming sun |
| Lalji | लालजी | dear childA name of the child Krishna |
| Lalmani | लालमणि | ruby |
| Lambodar | लम्बोदर | having a large bellyA name of Ganesha |
| Lav | लव | a particle, a momentSon of Rama and Sita |
Girl names starting with La
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Lahari | लहरी | wave |
| Lajja | लज्जा | modesty |
| Lajwanti | लाजवन्ती | modest; the touch me not plant |
| Lakshana | लक्षणा | having auspicious marks |
| Lakshita | लक्षिता | marked, distinguished |
| Lakshmi | लक्ष्मी | goddess of wealth and fortuneWife of Vishnu. Nepali spelling: Laxmi |
| Lakshmipriya | लक्ष्मीप्रिया | dear to Lakshmi |
| Lalasa | लालसा | longing, eager desire |
| Lalima | लालिमा | redness, glow of dawn |
| Lalita | ललिता | playful, charmingA name of the goddess Tripurasundari |
| Lasya | लास्या | graceful dance |
| Lata | लता | creeper, vine |
| Latika | लतिका | small creeper |
| Lavanya | लावण्या | grace, beauty |
When the pada syllable gives no name
The pada syllable is the classical choice. If no name with that sound feels right, the other three syllables of Ashwini come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Aries names begin with Ch, L, A. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and horoscope matching and use another name every day.
Questions about Ashwini nakshatra names
What letters are used for Ashwini nakshatra baby names?
Ashwini has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Chu (चु) for pada 1, Che (चे) for pada 2, Cho (चो) for pada 3, La (ला) for pada 4. The pada the Moon occupied at birth gives the syllable the name begins with.
How do I find the pada of my baby's Ashwini nakshatra?
The Moon crosses one pada in about six hours, so the birth time decides it. Enter the birth date, time and place in the Baby Name Calculator on this site and it names the nakshatra, the pada and the syllable.
Which Moon sign does Ashwini nakshatra belong to?
Ashwini lies in Aries. The Moon sign letters are Aries: Ch, L, A, and a family that names by rashi rather than by pada chooses from these.
Can I choose a name from another pada of Ashwini?
Yes. Cho gives almost no Sanskrit names, so a family whose child was born in that pada takes a name from another pada of Ashwini or from the Moon sign letters. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so the name still matches the birth star.
How many Ashwini nakshatra names are on this page?
40 names with meanings: 21 for boys, 19 for girls. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
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