In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Rohini is associated with beauty, growth, creativity, ruled by Moon and symbolised by an ox-cart. Its starting sounds are O, Va, Vi, Vu. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “O” (Moon in Taurus)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Rohini pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Om the sacred syllable
- Omkar the sound of Om
- Ojas vitality, lustre
- Omprakash the light of Om
Girl names
- Ojasvi full of vigour
Pada 2: names starting with “Va” (Moon in Taurus)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Rohini pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Vaibhav prosperity
- Varun the Vedic god of the waters
- Vallabh beloved
- Vamsi flute
- Varad one who grants boons
- Vatsal affectionate
Girl names
- Vanya of the forest
- Vandana worship, salutation
- Varsha rain
- Vaishnavi devotee of Vishnu
Pada 3: names starting with “Vi” (Moon in Taurus)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Rohini pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Vikram valour
- Vihaan dawn
- Vivek wisdom, discernment
- Vinay humility
- Vishal vast
- Vipul abundant
Girl names
- Vidya knowledge
- Vidhi destiny, method
- Vinita modest
- Vibha radiance
Pada 4: names starting with “Vu” (Moon in Taurus)
Closest-sound names for babies born with the Moon in Rohini pada 4.
Closest-sound names
Few traditional names begin exactly with “Vu”. Families often choose a name with the nearest sound:
- Vrinda holy basil; Radha
- Vrushali a Marathi name, daughter of the Vrishni clan
- Vrishank a symbol of Shiva's bull
More about Rohini
See famous people born in Rohini, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Rohini Nakshatra?
Babies born in Rohini Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with O, Va, Vi, Vu — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Rohini belong to?
Rohini falls in Taurus. 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.