A child born with the Moon in Rohini traditionally receives a name beginning with “O”, “Va”, “Vi”, “Vu”, depending on the pada. Rohini is presided over by Brahma (Prajapati) and its symbol is the ox cart or chariot, linked with growth, beauty, fertility.
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Pada 1: names starting with “O”
Boy names (6)
Name
Meaning
Ojas
vitality, inner light
Om
the sacred sound
Omesh
lord of Om
Omkar
the sound of Om
Omprakash
light of Om
Onkar
the primal sound
Girl names (5)
Name
Meaning
Ojasvini
radiant, full of energy
Omisha
goddess of birth and life
Omvati
one who holds Om
Ovi
verse form of Marathi saints
Oviya
a painting, artwork
Pada 2: names starting with “Va”
Boy names (19)
Name
Meaning
Vagish
lord of speech
Vajra
thunderbolt, diamond
Vallabh
beloved, dearly loved
Valmiki
author of the Ramayana
Vaman
dwarf avatar of Vishnu
Vandan
respectful salutation
Vanraj
king of the forest
Vansh
lineage, family line
Varad
giver of blessings
Vardhan
growth, increase
Varenya
most desirable
Varun
lord of the waters
Vasant
the spring season
Vashisht
a great sage
Vasu
wealth; bright
Vasudev
father of Krishna
Vasuman
born of fire, radiant
Vatsal
affectionate, loving
Vayu
the wind
Girl names (18)
Name
Meaning
Valli
a creeper
Vandana
worship, reverence
Vandita
praised, honoured
Vani
speech; Saraswati
Vanita
woman, lady
Vanmala
garland of forest flowers
Vanshika
of the lineage; flute
Vanya
of the forest
Varada
giver of boons; Lakshmi
Varalakshmi
Lakshmi, giver of boons
Varnika
colour, purity
Varsha
rain, the monsoon
Vasanti
of spring
Vasavi
wife of Indra
Vasudha
the earth
Vasundhara
the earth, holder of wealth
Vatika
a garden
Vatsala
loving, affectionate
Pada 3: names starting with “Vi”
Boy names (27)
Name
Meaning
Veer
brave, courageous
Veerendra
lord of the brave
Vibhav
wealth, glory
Vibhu
present everywhere
Vidur
wise; a counsellor
Vidyut
a flash of lightning
Vihaan
dawn, daybreak
Vijay
victory, success
Vijendra
lord of victory
Vikas
growth, increase
Vikram
valour, courage
Vikrant
powerful, mighty
Vimal
pure and clear
Vinay
modesty, humility
Vinayak
a name of Ganesha
Vineet
humble and gentle
Vinod
joy, humour
Vipul
abundant, plentiful
Viraj
radiant and glowing
Virat
huge, supreme
Viren
lord of warriors
Vishal
vast, immense
Vishesh
special, distinctive
Vishnu
the preserver
Vishwanath
lord of the universe
Vishwas
trust, faith
Vivek
discernment, wisdom
Girl names (18)
Name
Meaning
Veena
a stringed instrument
Vibha
radiance, splendour
Vibhavari
starlit night
Vibhuti
sacred ash; greatness
Vidhi
destiny, method
Vidisha
an ancient city
Vidya
knowledge, learning
Vijaya
the victorious one
Vijayalakshmi
goddess of victory
Vijeta
the victorious one
Vimala
pure and clear
Vinaya
modesty, good conduct
Vinita
humble and gentle
Vinodini
delightful, pleasing
Vipasha
the river Beas
Vishakha
a star
Vishala
vast, broad-minded
Vishnupriya
beloved of Vishnu
Pada 4: names starting with “Vu”
Very few names in common use begin with “Vu”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Rohini or of Taurus Rashi, which tradition also accepts.