A baby born with the Moon in pada 3 of Ashlesha is traditionally given a name beginning with De. The Moon is then in Cancer. Below are 7 names that start with this sound, with their meanings.
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
About Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury, presided over by the Nagas and symbolised by a coiled serpent. Its themes are intuition, insight, charm. The four padas of Ashlesha use the sounds Di, Du, De, Do. See all Ashlesha baby names, or read about celebrities born in Ashlesha.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the baby names for Ashlesha Nakshatra pada 3?
Ashlesha pada 3 uses the starting sound “De”. Names that begin this way include Devansh, Devika, Devendra, Deepika, Devi and more, listed above with their meanings.
Which Moon sign is Ashlesha pada 3?
Ashlesha pada 3 falls in Cancer (Karka Rashi), ruled by the Moon.
Do I have to use these letters?
No. Naming by Nakshatra sound is a tradition many families follow, but it is a choice, not a requirement. Use it as inspiration alongside meaning, family preference and ease of pronunciation.
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.