In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Swati is associated with independence, flexibility, trade, ruled by Rahu and symbolised by a young shoot swaying in the wind. Its starting sounds are Ru, Re, Ro, Ta. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Ru” (Moon in Libra)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Swati pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Rudra a form of Shiva
- Rudransh a part of Shiva
- Rupesh lord of beauty
- Rudresh lord Shiva
Girl names
- Rukmini Krishna's wife
- Ruchi taste, liking
- Rupal beautiful
- Ruhi soul
Pada 2: names starting with “Re” (Moon in Libra)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Swati pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Reyansh ray of light
- Revant a son of Surya
Girl names
- Reva another name of the Narmada river
- Revati a star; Balarama's wife
- Renuka mother of Parashurama
- Reshma silk
- Renu atom, dust
- Rekha line
Pada 3: names starting with “Ro” (Moon in Libra)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Swati pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Rohan ascending
- Rohit red; the sun
- Roshan bright
- Ronak splendour
Girl names
- Rohini a star; Balarama's mother
- Roshni light
Pada 4: names starting with “Ta” (Moon in Libra)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Swati pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Tanay son
- Tarun young
- Tapas penance, devotion
- Tanmay absorbed
- Tarak protector
Girl names
- Tara star
- Tanvi delicate
- Tanisha ambition
- Tarini saviour
- Tamanna desire
More about Swati
See famous people born in Swati, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Swati Nakshatra?
Babies born in Swati Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Ru, Re, Ro, Ta — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Swati belong to?
Swati falls in Libra. 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.