Baby names by nakshatra
Jyeshtha nakshatra baby names
A child born with the Moon in Jyeshtha traditionally receives a name beginning with “No”, “Ya”, “Yi”, “Yu”, depending on the pada. Jyeshtha is presided over by Indra and its symbol is the circular amulet or umbrella, linked with seniority, protection, responsibility.
Syllable of each pada
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi | Boy names | Girl names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ya | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 12 | 7 |
| 3 | Yi | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Yu | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 5 | 3 |
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Pada 1: names starting with “No”
Very few names in common use begin with “No”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Jyeshtha or of Scorpio Rashi, which tradition also accepts.
Pada 2: names starting with “Ya”
Boy names (12)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yadunandan | a name of Krishna |
| Yagnesh | lord of sacrifice |
| Yajat | dignified, noble |
| Yajnavalkya | Vedic sage |
| Yash | fame, renown |
| Yashasvi (unisex) | famous, well known |
| Yashodhan | rich in fame |
| Yashpal | protector of fame |
| Yashvardhan | increasing fame |
| Yashwant | famous, well known |
| Yatin | an ascetic, devotee |
| Yatindra | lord of ascetics |
Girl names (7)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yamini | the night |
| Yamuna | holy river |
| Yashashree | fame and grace |
| Yashasvi (unisex) | famous, well known |
| Yashika | successful, accomplished |
| Yashoda | mother of Krishna |
| Yashodhara | holder of fame |
Pada 3: names starting with “Yi”
Very few names in common use begin with “Yi”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Jyeshtha or of Scorpio Rashi, which tradition also accepts.
Pada 4: names starting with “Yu”
Boy names (5)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yudhishthir | steady in battle |
| Yug | an era, age |
| Yugandhar | bearer of ages |
| Yuvan | young, youthful |
| Yuvraj | prince, young ruler |
Girl names (3)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yukta | united; skilled |
| Yuthika | the jasmine flower |
| Yuvika | young woman |
More names
Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Scorpio (Vrishchika) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Anuradha · Mula · all nakshatras. Read more about Jyeshtha nakshatra.