In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Revati is associated with nurturing, journeys, compassion, ruled by Mercury and symbolised by a fish. Its starting sounds are De, Do, Cha, Chi. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “De” (Moon in Pisces)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Revati pada 1. Pada 1 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 2: names starting with “Do” (Moon in Pisces)
1 names for babies born with the Moon in Revati pada 2.
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
Pada 3: names starting with “Cha” (Moon in Pisces)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Revati pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Chandra the moon
- Chaitanya consciousness
- Chandan sandalwood
- Chanakya the ancient strategist
- Chaman garden
Girl names
- Charu beautiful
- Charvi beautiful
- Chaitra the first month of the Hindu year
Pada 4: names starting with “Chi” (Moon in Pisces)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Revati pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Chirag lamp
- Chinmay full of knowledge
- Chintan thought, reflection
- Chirayu long life
- Chiranjeev long-lived
Girl names
- Chitra picture; a star
- Chinmayi full of consciousness
More about Revati
See famous people born in Revati, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Revati Nakshatra?
Babies born in Revati Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with De, Do, Cha, Chi — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Revati belong to?
Revati falls in Pisces. 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.