Rashi and Nakshatra for Names Starting with V (व)
Names starting with 'व' (V / W) fall in Vrishabh rashi (Taurus), ruled by Venus, as per the nakshatra-pada syllable chart.
व: Rohini nakshatra, pada 2 — Vrishabh (Taurus)
वि: Rohini nakshatra, pada 3 — Vrishabh (Taurus)
वु: Rohini nakshatra, pada 4 — Vrishabh (Taurus)
वे: Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 1 — Vrishabh (Taurus)
वो: Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 2 — Vrishabh (Taurus)
Example names: Vikas, Vandana, Ved
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Frequently asked questions
What is the rashi for names starting with V?
Names starting with 'व' (V / W) fall in Vrishabh rashi (Taurus), ruled by Venus, as per the nakshatra-pada syllable chart.
Which nakshatra does 'व' belong to?
In the nakshatra-pada chart: वा (व) → Rohini pada 2; वी (वि) → Rohini pada 3; वू (वु) → Rohini pada 4; वे → Mrigashira pada 1; वो → Mrigashira 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.