Rashi and Nakshatra for Names Starting with P (प)
Names starting with 'प' (P) fall in Kanya rashi (Virgo), ruled by Mercury, as per the nakshatra-pada syllable chart.
प: Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3 — Kanya (Virgo)
पि: Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 4 — Kanya (Virgo)
पु: Hasta nakshatra, pada 1 — Kanya (Virgo)
पे: Chitra nakshatra, pada 1 — Kanya (Virgo)
पो: Chitra nakshatra, pada 2 — Kanya (Virgo)
Example names: Pooja, Pankaj, Piyush
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Frequently asked questions
What is the rashi for names starting with P?
Names starting with 'प' (P) fall in Kanya rashi (Virgo), ruled by Mercury, as per the nakshatra-pada syllable chart.
Which nakshatra does 'प' belong to?
In the nakshatra-pada chart: पा (प) → Uttara Phalguni pada 3; पी (पि) → Uttara Phalguni pada 4; पू (पु) → Hasta pada 1; पे → Chitra pada 1; पो → Chitra pada 2.
Is name rashi the same as birth rashi?
Not always. Name rashi comes from the first syllable of the name; birth rashi comes from the Moon's position at birth. For kundli and marriage matching the birth rashi comes first; the name rashi is used when birth details are not known.