Jyeshtha · namakaran
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Jyeshtha nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — No, Ya, Yi, Yu — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Jyeshtha padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | No |
| 2 | Ya |
| 3 | Yi |
| 4 | Yu |
Example Jyeshtha baby names
Boy names
Yash · Yuvraj · Yatin
Girl names
Yamini · Yashika · Yukti
These are illustrative names that begin with the nakshatra’s starting sounds — a starting point, not a fixed list.
The exact pada — and so the exact starting sound — depends on the precise birth time, since the Moon moves through all four padas of a nakshatra in roughly a day.
Want to know what Jyeshtha means? Read about Jyeshtha nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Jyeshtha nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — No, Ya, Yi, Yu — depending on the pada (quarter) of Jyeshtha the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Jyeshtha?
Jyeshtha has four padas: pada 1 No, pada 2 Ya, pada 3 Yi, pada 4 Yu.
How do I find my baby's exact nakshatra and pada?
The nakshatra and pada are computed from the exact birth date, time and place. Use the free baby-names calculator to get the exact pada and matching name suggestions.