What is Jyeshtha nakshatra? Jyeshtha is nakshatra 18 of 27, in Vrishchika. Its ruling planet is Mercury, its deity is Indra, king of the gods, and its name letters are No, Ya, Yi and Yu.
Jyeshtha at a glance
- Rashi
- Vrishchika
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Deity
- Indra, king of the gods
- Symbol
- Earring or umbrella
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Class
- Tikshna (sharp)
What it’s good for
Traditionally kept for strong measures, and avoided for gentle beginnings such as weddings.
Gandamool shanti
Baby names for Jyeshtha
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is No, pada 2 is Ya, pada 3 is Yi, pada 4 is Yu.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (No) | Noopur | Anklet | Girl |
| 2 (Ya) | Yadunandan | Krishna, joy of the Yadu clan | Boy |
| 2 (Ya) | Yagnesh | Lord of the sacred fire, Vishnu | Boy |
| 2 (Ya) | Yash | Fame | Boy |
| 2 (Ya) | Yashwant | Famous | Boy |
| 2 (Ya) | Yatin | Ascetic | Boy |
| 2 (Ya) | Yamini | Night | Girl |
| 2 (Ya) | Yamuna | A sacred river | Girl |
| 2 (Ya) | Yashasvi | Famous | Girl |
| 2 (Ya) | Yashika | Success | Girl |
| 2 (Ya) | Yashoda | Foster mother of Krishna | Girl |
| 4 (Yu) | Yudhishthir | The eldest Pandava, steady in battle | Boy |
| 4 (Yu) | Yug | An age, an era | Boy |
| 4 (Yu) | Yuvan | Young | Boy |
| 4 (Yu) | Yuvraj | Crown prince | Boy |
| 4 (Yu) | Yukta | Attentive | Girl |
| 4 (Yu) | Yuthika | Jasmine | Girl |
| 4 (Yu) | Yuvika | Young woman | Girl |
Few traditional names start with Yi. Families with this pada often keep the sound as the ritual name at the ceremony and choose a different everyday name.
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani, for the classes of nakshatra.
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for the ruling planets in the Vimshottari system.
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Pujas for Jyeshtha
A pandit can tell you which one suits your family, and pick the date.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Jyeshtha nakshatra?
The four padas of Jyeshtha give No, Ya, Yi, Yu. Pada 1 is No, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Jyeshtha?
Mercury rules Jyeshtha in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Indra, king of the gods.
Is Jyeshtha a gandamool nakshatra?
Yes. It’s one of the six gandamool nakshatras. Families traditionally hold a shanti when the nakshatra returns, about 27 days after birth.
Which rashi does Jyeshtha belong to?
Jyeshtha falls in Vrishchika.