What syllable should a Ashwini baby’s name start with?

The four padas of Ashwini carry the starting syllables Chu, Che, Cho, La. The pada is fixed by the Moon’s exact position at birth — use the finder to compute it from the birth date, time and city.

Which deity and gana does Ashwini belong to?

Ashwini is presided over by The Ashvins, the twin horsemen and celestial physicians and belongs to the Deva (divine) gana. Its symbol is the horse's head.

Ashwini Nakshatra Baby Names — Syllables Chu, Che, Cho, La

Ashwini is the first nakshatra, the spark that sets the zodiac in motion. Ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Ashvins — the twin physicians of the gods — it carries the energy of swift starts, rescue and healing.

A child born while the Moon crosses Ashwini traditionally receives a name beginning with the syllable of their pada. Not sure of the pada? Compute it from the birth details →

Pada 1 — names beginning with “Chu”

Chudamani — crest jewel ♂
Churna — graceful powder of stars ♀

Pada 2 — names beginning with “Che”

Chetan — consciousness, alive ♂
Chetana — awareness ♀
Chetas — mind, heart ♂

Pada 3 — names beginning with “Cho”

Chola — dynastic, regal ♂
Choodika — crown-adorned ♀

Pada 4 — names beginning with “La”

Lakshya — aim, purpose ♂
Lakshmi — goddess of abundance ♀
Lavanya — grace, beauty ♀
Laksh — goal ♂
Lalita — playful, lovely ♀
Lakshman — marked by fortune; Rama's brother ♂

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A living cultural tradition, offered as heritage rather than rule — a name chosen with love fulfils the custom in every tradition.

Ashwini baby names

Pada 1 — names beginning with “Chu”

Pada 2 — names beginning with “Che”

Pada 3 — names beginning with “Cho”

Pada 4 — names beginning with “La”