Rohini is the fourth of the 27 nakshatras, the lunar mansions of the Vedic zodiac. It spans 10° 00′ to 23° 20′ Taurus, its ruling planet is Moon, and its deity is Brahma (Prajapati). Rohini’s 13° 20′ is divided into four padas of 3° 20′, which hand out O, Va, Vi and Vu in turn.
The Avakahada chakra, a Hindu naming scheme, reads the baby’s first sound from the pada occupied by the Moon at birth. A baby born with the Moon in Rohini pada 1 takes O, pada 2 takes Va, pada 3 takes Vi and pada 4 takes Vu. If the pada has not been worked out, the free nakshatra calculator does it, with the syllable, from the date, time and place of birth. Other stars are on the baby names hub, a click away.
The four syllables of Rohini
| Pada | Syllable | Devanagari | Moon sign | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O | ओ | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 10° 00′ to 13° 20′ Taurus |
| 2 | Va | वा | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 13° 20′ to 16° 40′ Taurus |
| 3 | Vi | वी | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 16° 40′ to 20° 00′ Taurus |
| 4 | Vu | वू | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 20° 00′ to 23° 20′ Taurus |
Boy names
Names starting with O (ओ)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Om | the sacred syllable |
| Omkar | the syllable Om |
| Ojas | vitality, vigour |
| Omprakash | light of Om |
Names starting with Va (वा)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Varun | god of the waters |
| Vansh | lineage |
| Vasu | wealth, radiant |
| Vasudev | a name of Krishna |
| Vayu | wind, the god of wind |
| Vaman | Vishnu’s dwarf incarnation |
| Vallabh | beloved |
| Vatsal | affectionate |
| Vasant | spring |
| Vardhan | growth, prosperity |
| Valmiki | the sage who composed the Ramayana |
| Vagish | lord of speech |
Names starting with Vi (वी)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Veer | brave |
| Vikram | valour |
| Vijay | victory |
| Vinay | humility, courtesy |
| Vivek | discernment, wisdom |
| Vihaan | dawn |
| Vikas | growth, progress |
| Vishal | vast, great |
| Vineet | modest, well-mannered |
| Vikrant | courageous |
| Virat | vast, majestic |
| Vipul | abundant |
Names starting with Vu (वू)
Names beginning with Vu are rare, and none are listed here. Families usually choose the nearest sound, such as Vi or Va.
No widely used boy names are listed for this sound.
Girl names
Names starting with O (ओ)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ojaswi | radiant, full of vitality |
| Oviya | painting, picture |
Names starting with Va (वा)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Vani | speech, voice |
| Vasanti | spring-like |
| Vandana | worship, salutation |
| Varsha | rain |
| Vatsala | affectionate |
| Vasundhara | the earth |
| Vamika | a name of Durga |
| Vanita | woman, beloved |
| Vagdevi | goddess of speech |
| Varada | bestowing boons |
Names starting with Vi (वी)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Vidya | knowledge |
| Vineeta | modest, well-mannered |
| Vimala | pure, spotless |
| Vibha | radiance, light |
| Vijaya | victorious |
| Vishakha | the name of a nakshatra |
| Vishali | vast, spacious |
| Veena | the stringed instrument of Saraswati |
| Vidhi | method, destiny |
Names starting with Vu (वू)
No widely used girl names are listed for this sound.
Choosing the name
Rohini offers a very full set of names. Va and Vi are among the largest groups in Indian naming, so pada 2 and pada 3 families can choose without strain. O is a small group, with Om and Omkar the main names, and Vu is rare, so pada 4 families usually use Vi or Va. Many Va and Vi names carry a short vowel, while the table writes them with a long one; most families treat them as the same sound. Abroad, Vikram, Veer and Varun are easy to say in English, while Vihaan and Ojaswi may need a short note on pronunciation.
Let your family’s practice lead. Some families hold to the pada syllable (O, Va, Vi or Vu), some use the rashi first-letter chart (our name rashi calculator shows it, and this nakshatra falls in the Taurus Moon sign), and many use no letter rule at all, which is perfectly fine. Spelling and pronunciation matter more once you live abroad, so try the name aloud with the surname before deciding. A meaning you would be glad to explain to your child outranks the letter.
About Rohini
Rohini is the fourth nakshatra, symbolised by an ox cart or a chariot, and its deity is Brahma, also known as Prajapati, the creator. The Moon rules it, and in the tradition it is the Moon’s favourite nakshatra, linked with beauty, growth, charm and material comfort. The whole nakshatra sits in Taurus, ruled by Venus. Read more in our article on Moon in Rohini nakshatra.
Browse every star on the baby names hub, or move to the previous nakshatra, Krittika or next nakshatra, Mrigashira.
Frequently asked questions
↳ What are the letters for Rohini nakshatra?
The four syllables for Rohini nakshatra are O, Va, Vi and Vu, one for each pada. In the naming tradition, the Moon's pada in Rohini gives the opening sound of the name.
↳ Which letter for Rohini nakshatra pada 4?
Rohini pada 4 gives the syllable Vu (वू). The Moon is in Vrishabha (Taurus) for that pada, at 20° 00′ to 23° 20′ Taurus.
↳ How do I find the pada of my baby's Moon?
The free nakshatra calculator on this site needs only the date, time and place of birth to place the Moon in Rohini or a neighbouring star. The result names the pada too, so you can see which of O, Va, Vi or Vu belongs to your child. The birth time matters: the Moon spends only about six hours in each pada of Rohini, so a small error can change the syllable.
↳ Can I choose a name outside these letters?
Yes. Some families use the rashi first-letter chart instead of the Rohini syllables, and some keep a family name whatever the star. Following O, Va, Vi or Vu is a tradition rather than an obligation; a meaning your family values matters more.