In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Ashwini is associated with swiftness, healing, initiative, ruled by Ketu and symbolised by a horse's head. Its starting sounds are Chu, Che, Cho, La. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Chu” (Moon in Aries)
1 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashwini pada 1.
Boy names
- Chudamani jewel worn on the head
Pada 2: names starting with “Che” (Moon in Aries)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashwini pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Chetan consciousness
- Chetas mind, heart
- Chetak the famed horse of Maharana Pratap
- Chenna beautiful (Telugu)
Girl names
- Chetana awareness
- Chenna beautiful (Telugu)
- Cheshta effort
Pada 3: names starting with “Cho” (Moon in Aries)
2 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashwini pada 3.
Boy names
- Chokkalingam Lord Shiva (Tamil)
- Chola the Chola dynasty
Pada 4: names starting with “La” (Moon in Aries)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Ashwini pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Lakshya aim, goal
- Lalit charming
- Laksh target, aim
- Lakshit aimed, targeted
Girl names
- Lakshmi goddess of wealth
- Lalita playful, graceful
- Lavanya grace, beauty
- Lata creeper
More about Ashwini
See famous people born in Ashwini, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Ashwini Nakshatra?
Babies born in Ashwini Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Chu, Che, Cho, La — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Ashwini belong to?
Ashwini falls in Aries. 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.