Rashi and Nakshatra for Names Starting with G (ग)
For names starting with 'ग' (G) the rashi depends on the vowel: गा, गी → Makar (Capricorn); गू, गे, गो → Kumbh (Aquarius).
ग: Dhanishtha nakshatra, pada 1 — Makar (Capricorn)
गि: Dhanishtha nakshatra, pada 2 — Makar (Capricorn)
गु: Dhanishtha nakshatra, pada 3 — Kumbh (Aquarius)
गे: Dhanishtha nakshatra, pada 4 — Kumbh (Aquarius)
गो: Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 1 — Kumbh (Aquarius)
Example names: Geeta, Gaurav, Ganesh
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Frequently asked questions
What is the rashi for names starting with G?
For names starting with 'ग' (G) the rashi depends on the vowel: गा, गी → Makar (Capricorn); गू, गे, गो → Kumbh (Aquarius).
Which nakshatra does 'ग' belong to?
In the nakshatra-pada chart: गा (ग) → Dhanishtha pada 1; गी (गि) → Dhanishtha pada 2; गू (गु) → Dhanishtha pada 3; गे → Dhanishtha pada 4; गो → Shatabhisha pada 1.
Why do different 'ग' 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.