Rashi and Nakshatra for Names Starting with Y (य)
For names starting with 'य' (Y) the rashi depends on the vowel: या, यी, यू → Vrishchik (Scorpio); ये, यो → Dhanu (Sagittarius).
य: Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 2 — Vrishchik (Scorpio)
यि: Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 3 — Vrishchik (Scorpio)
यु: Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 4 — Vrishchik (Scorpio)
ये: Mula nakshatra, pada 1 — Dhanu (Sagittarius)
यो: Mula nakshatra, pada 2 — Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Example names: Yash, Yogesh, Yamini
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Frequently asked questions
What is the rashi for names starting with Y?
For names starting with 'य' (Y) the rashi depends on the vowel: या, यी, यू → Vrishchik (Scorpio); ये, यो → Dhanu (Sagittarius).
Which nakshatra does 'य' belong to?
In the nakshatra-pada chart: या (य) → Jyeshtha pada 2; यी (यि) → Jyeshtha pada 3; यू (यु) → Jyeshtha pada 4; ये → Mula pada 1; यो → Mula pada 2.
Why do different 'य' 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.