In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Ashlesha is associated with intuition, insight, charm, ruled by Mercury and symbolised by a coiled serpent. Its starting sounds are Di, Du, De, Do. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Di” (Moon in Cancer)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashlesha pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Dinesh lord of the day, the sun
- Dilip a king of the Raghu dynasty
- Digvijay conqueror of all directions
Girl names
- Divya divine
- Disha direction
- Diya lamp
- Diksha initiation
- Dipti brightness
Pada 2: names starting with “Du” (Moon in Cancer)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashlesha pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Dushyant a king, husband of Shakuntala
- Durvasa a great sage
Girl names
- Durga goddess Durga
- Duhita daughter
- Dulari darling
Pada 3: names starting with “De” (Moon in Cancer)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashlesha pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Devansh a part of God
- Devendra Indra, king of the gods
- Deepak lamp
Girl names
- Devika little goddess
- Deepika small lamp
- Devi goddess
- Deepa lamp
Pada 4: names starting with “Do” (Moon in Cancer)
1 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashlesha pada 4.
Girl names
- Dola swing, cradle
Closest-sound names
Few traditional names begin exactly with “Do”. Families often choose a name with the nearest sound:
- Dhruv the pole star
- Dhriti courage, steadiness
More about Ashlesha
See famous people born in Ashlesha, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Ashlesha Nakshatra?
Babies born in Ashlesha Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Di, Du, De, Do — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Ashlesha belong to?
Ashlesha falls in Cancer. Each pada can sit in a specific sign, shown above next to its starting sound.
How do I find my baby’s Nakshatra?
It depends on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. Enter the date, time and place in the free Nakshatra calculator.
Starting sounds follow the most widely used North-Indian tradition; some regions and families use slightly different syllables, so check with your family priest or astrologer if a specific tradition matters to you. The Nakshatra depends on the Moon’s position at the exact birth time, place and date.