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Vrischika Rashi Baby Names

వృశ్చికంScorpio

Shown as a scorpion. Traditionally linked with depth, determination and strong feeling. Vrischika is ruled by Mars and belongs to the water element. Babies whose Moon was in Vrischikaat birth are traditionally given names that begin with To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne and the other letters below, depending on the Nakshatra and Pada.

The nine Padas of Vrischika

A rashi is 30 degrees wide, which holds nine Padas (quarters of a Nakshatra). Each Pada has its own starting letter.

Vrischika rashi baby names (103)

Tap a name for its meaning, Telugu spelling and Nakshatra.

Na (నా)Anuradha, Pada 1

Ni (నీ)Anuradha, Pada 2

Nu (నూ)Anuradha, Pada 3

Ne (నే)Anuradha, Pada 4

Curated by AAGO and cross-checked against public name sources. Meanings are brief summaries and have not been independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest.

Nakshatras in Vrischika

Frequently asked questions

Which letters are for Vrischika rashi?

Vrischika rashi covers nine Padas across Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha. Under the commonly used convention, the starting letters are To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu.

Is Vrischika the same as Scorpio?

Vrischika is the Indian (Vedic) name for the sign that Western astrology calls Scorpio. They look alike but are calculated differently: Indian astrology uses the star-based (sidereal) zodiac, so a person's Vrischika Moon sign can differ from their Western Sun sign.

How do I know my baby's rashi?

The rashi is the sign the Moon was in at the moment of birth. The easiest way is to find the Nakshatra and Pada from the birth time, because each Pada belongs to one rashi. Our Nakshatra finder shows the rashi along with the Nakshatra and Pada.

Must the name start with a Vrischika letter?

Practices vary between families and communities. Many families use the letter of the Nakshatra Pada, which falls in a particular rashi. Others choose an everyday name freely. Your family elders or priest can advise on your tradition.