What syllable starts baby names for Rohini Nakshatra Pada 2?

Baby names for Rohini Nakshatra Pada 2 start with the Vedic akshara Va (वा in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 13°20' to 16°40' Taurus — that this pada occupies. Traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony) selects the first sound of the child's name from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the moment of birth.

Which deity and planetary lord govern Rohini Nakshatra?

Rohini Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Brahma and ruled by the planet Moon. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Ox cart, Chariot, and its traditional meaning is 'The Red One, Growing'. In Pada 2 specifically, the pada element is Earth, its nature is Manushya, and its guna (fundamental quality) is Rajas. These attributes influence the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada.

Is Rohini Nakshatra Pada 2 auspicious for a baby name?

In Vedic tradition, the auspiciousness of a Nakshatra depends on multiple factors: the presiding deity, the ruling planet, the Pada's nature (Deva, Manushya, or Rakshasa), and the position of the Moon in the Pada at the child's exact birth time. Rohini Pada 2 has a Manushya nature — Deva padas are considered divine and universally auspicious, Manushya padas are human-natured and balanced, and Rakshasa padas require careful Muhurta consultation. The most reliable check is to generate the child's full birth chart and verify no dosha (like Ganda Moola) needs a Shanti Puja before Namakarana.

How is the baby's Janma Nakshatra and Pada determined?

The Janma Nakshatra and Pada are determined by the exact sidereal longitude of the Moon at the moment of birth, converted to the caller's timezone. The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras of 13°20' each; each Nakshatra is further split into 4 Padas of 3°20' each — giving 108 Padas in total (the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition). The Moon's position falls in exactly one Pada, which determines the assigned akshara (syllable) — in this case, Va for Rohini Pada 2. Use the Nakshatrica birth chart tool with an accurate birth time to identify your child's exact Pada.

Do the names shown here work for both Vedic (Janma) and everyday (Vyavaharika) use?

Yes. The names listed for Rohini Pada 2 are curated for both religious contexts (used in Sankalpa during pujas, in horoscope matching, and in Namakarana ceremonies) and everyday social use. Every name is traced to a Sanskrit or vernacular root — Vedic, Puranic, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu-Persian, or regional South Indian traditions where applicable — with meaning, origin, and etymology attached. You can filter by gender (male/female) to narrow the list, and click any name to see its full details including Hindi spelling and deity association where relevant.

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Names starting with Va (वा)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Bahubali	बाहुबली	Male	Mighty-armed; the Jain saint Gomateshwara	Hindi, Sanskrit, Kannada	Sanskrit	95
Valmiki	वाल्मीकि	Male	The first poet; author of the Ramayana	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	92
Bajrang	बजरंग	Male	The diamond-bodied one; Lord Hanuman (Bajrang Bali)	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit-Hindi	92
Bahadur	बहादुर	Male	Brave, valiant; a hero	Urdu, Persian, Hindi, Nepali	Mongolic-Persian	92
Balaji	बालाजी	Male	Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati; a form of Vishnu	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu	Sanskrit	92
Bankebihari	बांकेबिहारी	Male	The playful, charming Krishna of Vrindavan	Hindi	Hindi	92
Vyas	व्यास	Male	The great sage Vyasa; compiler of the Vedas	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	92
Varsha	वर्षा	Female	Rain; the monsoon, bringer of life	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	92
Vandana	वन्दना	Female	Reverent worship, salutation, praise	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	92
Wafa	वफ़ा	Female	Faithfulness, loyalty, fidelity	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	92
Bansuri	बांसुरी	Female	The bamboo flute; the flute of Krishna	Hindi	Hindi	92
Wahida	वाहिदा	Female	Unique, singular one	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	92
Varun	वरुण	Male	The Vedic god of the cosmic waters and order	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	92
Varalakshmi	वरलक्ष्मी	Female	The boon-granting Lakshmi; goddess of prosperity	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada	Sanskrit	90
Vasudev	वासुदेव	Male	Krishna; son of Vasudeva, the all-pervading divine	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Odia	Sanskrit	90
Balram	बलराम	Male	Strong as Rama; elder brother of Krishna	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	90
Vallabhacharya	वल्लभाचार्य	Male	The beloved teacher; founder of the Pushtimarg	Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati	Sanskrit	88
Waris	वारिस	Male	Heir, inheritor, successor	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi	Arabic	88
Barbarik	बर्बरीक	Male	The valiant warrior; worshipped as Khatu Shyam	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Badshah	बादशाह	Male	King, emperor, sovereign	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	88
Babar	बाबर	Male	Tiger; brave and valiant	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian-Turkic	88
Balasubramanian	बालसुब्रमण्यन	Male	The child Subrahmanya; young Lord Murugan	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil	Sanskrit	88
Waseem	वसीम	Male	Handsome, graceful, good-looking	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	88
Vyomkesh	व्योमकेश	Male	Sky-haired; an epithet of Shiva; the famed detective	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	88
Vani	वाणी	Female	Speech, voice; an epithet of Saraswati	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Vasudha	वसुधा	Female	The earth; bearer of all wealth	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	88
Vasundhara	वसुन्धरा	Female	The earth; bearer of treasures	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Assamese	Sanskrit	88
Vasanti	वसंती	Female	Of spring; spring-like, blossoming	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	88
Vamika	वामिका	Female	The Goddess Durga; the divine feminine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Bala	बाला	Female	A young girl; the youthful Goddess	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil	Sanskrit	88
Valli	वल्ली	Female	A creeper, tender vine; consort of Lord Murugan	Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Baglamukhi	बगलामुखी	Female	The goddess who stills all; the eighth Mahavidya	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Barkha	बरखा	Female	Rain; the monsoon, bringer of life	Hindi	Hindi	88
Bahar	बहार	Female	Spring; bloom, flourishing, freshness	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	88
Vasant	वसंत	Male	Spring; the season of blossoming	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	88
Vallabh	वल्लभ	Male	Beloved, dear one; cherished	Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Vardhaman	वर्धमान	Male	Ever-growing, prospering; Lord Mahavira	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	88
Balkrishna	बालकृष्ण	Male	The child Krishna	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Badrinath	बद्रीनाथ	Male	Lord of Badri; Vishnu of the Badrinath shrine	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	88
Vagbhata	वाग्भट	Male	Eloquent in speech; the great Ayurvedic sage	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Vasuki	वासुकि	Male	The great serpent-king; Shiva's serpent	Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali	Sanskrit	85
Badrinarayan	बद्रीनारायण	Male	Lord Narayana of Badri; Vishnu of Badrinath	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Bazigar	बाज़ीगर	Male	A player, juggler; a charming performer	Urdu, Persian, Hindi	Persian	85
Banabhatta	बाणभट्ट	Male	The great Sanskrit poet; court poet of Harsha	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Babul	बाबुल	Male	Father; the beloved paternal home	Hindi, Urdu, Bengali	Hindi-Urdu	85
Balmurali	बालमुरली	Male	The flute-playing child Krishna	Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu	Sanskrit	85
Bashir	बशीर	Male	Bringer of glad tidings; a herald of good news	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Wahid	वाहिद	Male	The One; unique, singular	Urdu, Arabic, Hindi	Arabic	85
Vyom	व्योम	Male	The sky, ether, the heavens	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85
Vraj	व्रज	Male	The sacred land of Krishna; Vrindavan	Hindi, Sanskrit	Sanskrit	85

About Rohini Nakshatra Pada 2

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Va (Devanagari: वा). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 13°20' to 16°40' Taurus — that Rohini Nakshatra Pada 2 occupies. In the traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony), the first sound of the child's Vedic name is selected from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. The 27 Nakshatras × 4 Padas each produce the 108 aksharas of the Vedic naming system — the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition (mala beads, deity names, Upanishads).

Rohini Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Brahma
Ruling planet: Moon
Symbol: Ox cart, Chariot
Meaning: The Red One, Growing
Sanskrit name: रोहिणी

Rohini is considered the most beautiful nakshatra, symbolizing fertility, abundance, and material prosperity. It represents growth, creativity, and artistic talents.

Pada 2 attributes

Each Pada within a Nakshatra carries its own combination of element, nature, and guna. These attributes shape the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada:

Sign: Taurus
Zodiac range: 13°20' to 16°40'
Element (tattva): Earth
Movability: Fixed
Nature: Manushya — the human class, balanced and grounded — suited for householder life.
Guna: Rajas — the quality of activity, passion, and dynamism.
Shakti (power): Material prosperity

How to use this name list

Every name below is curated with its Sanskrit or vernacular root, meaning, origin (Hindu, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu, or regional), gender, and popularity indicator. Click any row to see the full detail card with etymology and deity associations where relevant. Filter by gender to narrow to boy or girl names, or view all. If you're selecting a name for a newborn's Namakarana ceremony, verify the Moon's exact Pada at birth using the birth chart tool first — even a few minutes' difference in birth time can shift the Pada.

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