Rashi and Nakshatra for Names Starting with Ṣh (ष)
Names starting with 'ष' (Ṣh) fall in Kanya rashi (Virgo), ruled by Mercury, as per the nakshatra-pada syllable chart.
ष, षि, षु, षे, षो: Hasta nakshatra, pada 2 — Kanya (Virgo)
Example names: Shanmukh
Why?Source: Muhurta Chintamani (Piyushdhara commentary), chapter संस्कार-प्रकरण — नामकर्म (शतपद चक्र, ज्योतिषार्क से उद्धृत)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the rashi for names starting with Ṣh?
Names starting with 'ष' (Ṣh) fall in Kanya rashi (Virgo), ruled by Mercury, as per the nakshatra-pada syllable chart.
Which nakshatra does 'ष' belong to?
In the nakshatra-pada chart: ष (ष/षि/षु/षे/षो) → Hasta 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.
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