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2nd of 27 Nakshatras

Bharani Nakshatra Baby Names

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Bharani is the 2nd Nakshatra. Traditionally it is presided over by Yama and ruled by Venus in the Vimshottari dasha system, and it falls in Mesha (Aries). Babies born under Bharani are traditionally given a name beginning with Li, Lu, Le, Lo, depending on the Pada.

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Bharani 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

లీLi

Rashi: Mesha (Aries)

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Pada 2

లూLu

Rashi: Mesha (Aries)

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Pada 3

లేLe

Rashi: Mesha (Aries)

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Pada 4

లోLo

Rashi: Mesha (Aries)

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How to pick a Bharani name

  1. Confirm the Pada of Bharani 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 Bharani Nakshatra baby names?

Under the commonly used convention, the four Padas of Bharani Nakshatra map to the starting syllables Li (Pada 1), Lu (Pada 2), Le (Pada 3), Lo (Pada 4).

Which rashi does Bharani Nakshatra fall in?

All four Padas of Bharani fall in Mesha (Aries).

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 Bharani?

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.