Swati · namakaran
Swati Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Swati nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Ru, Re, Ro, Ta — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Swati is ruled by Rahu. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Swati padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ru |
| 2 | Re |
| 3 | Ro |
| 4 | Ta |
Example Swati baby names
Boy names
Rohan · Rohit · Rehan
Girl names
Roshni · Renuka · Ruchi
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 Swati means? Read about Swati nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Swati nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Ru, Re, Ro, Ta — depending on the pada (quarter) of Swati the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Swati?
Swati has four padas: pada 1 Ru, pada 2 Re, pada 3 Ro, pada 4 Ta.
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.