Rashi Based Telugu Baby Names — Names Aligned with Your Baby’s Zodiac
In Vedic astrology, Rashi (రాశి) refers to the zodiac sign determined by the position of the moon at the time of birth. Choosing a baby name based on Rashi is a deeply rooted tradition in Telugu families — the name’s first syllable is chosen to align with the baby’s birth star, bringing harmony, good fortune, and spiritual protection.
All 12 Rashis — Starting Letters & Name Suggestions
♈ Mesh Rashi (మేష రాశి) — Aries
Starting Letters: A, L, E, I, O
Ruling Planet: Mars (కుజుడు) | Quality: Courageous, Dynamic
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Aarav, Arjun, Aditya, Akash | Ananya, Aadhya, Avani, Anjali |
| Lokesh, Laxman, Lalit | Lavanya, Lalitha, Lakshmi |
♉ Vrishabha Rashi (వృషభ రాశి) — Taurus
Starting Letters: B, V, U, W
Ruling Planet: Venus (శుక్రుడు) | Quality: Stable, Artistic
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Vijay, Varun, Bala, Bharat | Vaishnavi, Vandana, Bhavana, Uma |
♊ Mithuna Rashi (మిథున రాశి) — Gemini
Starting Letters: K, G, Ch, Gh
Ruling Planet: Mercury (బుధుడు) | Quality: Intelligent, Communicative
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Karthik, Krishna, Ganesh, Gopal | Kavya, Kamala, Gayatri, Geetha |
♋ Karka Rashi (కర్క రాశి) — Cancer
Starting Letters: D, H
Ruling Planet: Moon (చంద్రుడు) | Quality: Caring, Intuitive
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Dhruv, Dinesh, Hari, Harish | Divya, Deepika, Harini, Hema |
♌ Simha Rashi (సింహ రాశి) — Leo
Starting Letters: M, T
Ruling Planet: Sun (సూర్యుడు) | Quality: Courageous, Leader
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Mahesh, Mohan, Tejas, Tarun | Madhuri, Manasa, Tulasi, Tejasvi |
♍ Kanya Rashi (కన్య రాశి) — Virgo
Starting Letters: P, Th
Ruling Planet: Mercury (బుధుడు) | Quality: Analytical, Perfectionist
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Pranav, Prasad, Pavan, Pratap | Priya, Padma, Pavana, Poornima |
♎ Tula Rashi (తుల రాశి) — Libra
Starting Letters: R, T
Ruling Planet: Venus (శుక్రుడు) | Quality: Balanced, Charming
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Rahul, Rajan, Ram, Rohit | Radha, Rani, Renuka, Rohini |
♏ Vrishchika Rashi (వృశ్చిక రాశి) — Scorpio
Starting Letters: N, Y
Ruling Planet: Mars (కుజుడు) | Quality: Intense, Determined
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Nithish, Naveen, Nandan, Yogesh | Nandini, Nisha, Yamuna, Yasoda |
♐ Dhanu Rashi (ధను రాశి) — Sagittarius
Starting Letters: Bh, F, Dh
Ruling Planet: Jupiter (గురుడు) | Quality: Optimistic, Philosophical
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Bharat, Bheem, Dharma, Dhruva | Bhavana, Bhumi, Dharini |
♑ Makara Rashi (మకర రాశి) — Capricorn
Starting Letters: Kh, J
Ruling Planet: Saturn (శని) | Quality: Disciplined, Ambitious
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Jagadish, Jayant, Jatin, Khushal | Jaya, Janaki, Jayalakshmi |
♒ Kumbha Rashi (కుంభ రాశి) — Aquarius
Starting Letters: G, S, Sh
Ruling Planet: Saturn (శని) | Quality: Innovative, Humanitarian
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Sai, Shiva, Surya, Suresh | Savitri, Shanti, Sita, Sunita |
♓ Meena Rashi (మీన రాశి) — Pisces
Starting Letters: D, Ch, Z, Th
Ruling Planet: Jupiter (గురుడు) | Quality: Compassionate, Creative
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Charan, Chaitanya, Devesh, Dinkar | Chandrika, Chitra, Deepthi, Damini |
Frequently Asked Questions
Your baby’s Rashi is determined by the position of the Moon at birth. Share the birth date, time, and location with a Jyotish (astrologer) or use a Vedic astrology app to calculate it.
No. In Vedic astrology, Rashi is based on the Moon’s position (Moon sign), while Western astrology uses the Sun sign. These are often different for the same person.
Yes — Rashi-based naming is a tradition, not a rule. Many modern Telugu families choose names based on meaning and family preference without following the Rashi starting letter.