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6th of 27 Nakshatras

Ardra Nakshatra Baby Names

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Ardra is the 6th Nakshatra. Traditionally it is presided over by Rudra and ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari dasha system, and it falls in Mithuna (Gemini). Babies born under Ardra are traditionally given a name beginning with Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha, depending on the Pada.

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Ardra Pada letters at a glance

Each Nakshatra has four Padas (quarters). Choose the Pada from the birth chart, then use its starting syllable.

Pada 1

కూKu

Rashi: Mithuna (Gemini)

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Pada 2

ఘGha

Rashi: Mithuna (Gemini)

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Pada 3

ఙNga

Rashi: Mithuna (Gemini)

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Pada 4

ఛChha

Rashi: Mithuna (Gemini)

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How to pick a Ardra name

  1. Confirm the Pada of Ardra from the birth chart or with your priest.
  2. Note the starting syllable for that Pada from the cards above.
  3. Tell AAGO the baby's gender, your language, region and tradition, and any meaning you love.
  4. Shortlist favourites, listen to the pronunciation, and compare them with your surname.

AAGO's suggestions are AI-generated and checked against the starting syllable. Meanings are not independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest. See our privacy & disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

What are the starting letters for Ardra Nakshatra baby names?

Under the commonly used convention, the four Padas of Ardra Nakshatra map to the starting syllables Ku (Pada 1), Gha (Pada 2), Nga (Pada 3), Chha (Pada 4).

Which rashi does Ardra Nakshatra fall in?

All four Padas of Ardra fall in Mithuna (Gemini).

Is it compulsory to choose a name that starts with the Nakshatra syllable?

Practices vary between families and communities. Many families follow the syllable for the formal name, while others use it only for a ceremonial name and choose a different everyday name. Your family elders or priest can advise on your tradition. AAGO also lets you search without any syllable restriction by choosing your own starting letter.

Do all almanacs give the same syllables for Ardra?

Not always. This page follows one widely used convention, and some panchangams differ for certain Nakshatras. If your family uses a different table, enter your own starting letter in AAGO instead.