Rashi and Nakshatra for Names Starting with Ch (च)
For names starting with 'च' (Ch) the rashi depends on the vowel: चा, ची → Meen (Pisces); चू, चे, चो → Mesh (Aries).
च: Revati nakshatra, pada 3 — Meen (Pisces)
चि: Revati nakshatra, pada 4 — Meen (Pisces)
चु: Ashwini nakshatra, pada 1 — Mesh (Aries)
चे: Ashwini nakshatra, pada 2 — Mesh (Aries)
चो: Ashwini nakshatra, pada 3 — Mesh (Aries)
Example names: Chetan, Chandni, Chandra
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Frequently asked questions
What is the rashi for names starting with Ch?
For names starting with 'च' (Ch) the rashi depends on the vowel: चा, ची → Meen (Pisces); चू, चे, चो → Mesh (Aries).
Which nakshatra does 'च' belong to?
In the nakshatra-pada chart: चा (च) → Revati pada 3; ची (चि) → Revati pada 4; चू (चु) → Ashwini pada 1; चे → Ashwini pada 2; चो → Ashwini pada 3.
Why do different 'च' syllables give different rashis?
Each pada has its own syllable and the rashi changes after every 9 padas, so the same consonant with a different vowel can land in the next rashi.