What is Revati nakshatra? Revati is nakshatra 27 of 27, in Meena. Its ruling planet is Mercury, its deity is Pushan, the guardian of travellers, and its name letters are De, Do, Cha and Chi.
Revati at a glance
- Rashi
- Meena
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Deity
- Pushan, the guardian of travellers
- Symbol
- Fish
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Mridu (soft)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for gentle beginnings: friendship, music, new clothes and many wedding muhurats.
Gandamool shanti
Baby names for Revati
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is De, pada 2 is Do, pada 3 is Cha, pada 4 is Chi.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (De) | Deepak | Lamp | Boy |
| 1 (De) | Dev | God, divine | Boy |
| 1 (De) | Devansh | Part of the divine | Boy |
| 1 (De) | Devendra | Lord of the gods, Indra | Boy |
| 1 (De) | Devesh | Lord of the gods | Boy |
| 1 (De) | Deepa | Lamp | Girl |
| 1 (De) | Deepika | Little lamp | Girl |
| 1 (De) | Deepti | Radiance | Girl |
| 1 (De) | Devaki | Mother of Krishna | Girl |
| 1 (De) | Devi | Goddess | Girl |
| 3 (Cha) | Chaitanya | Consciousness | Boy |
| 3 (Cha) | Chakradhar | Holder of the discus, Vishnu | Boy |
| 3 (Cha) | Chandan | Sandalwood | Boy |
| 3 (Cha) | Chandra | The Moon | Boy |
| 3 (Cha) | Chandrakant | Beloved of the Moon | Boy |
| 3 (Cha) | Chaitrali | Born in the month of Chaitra | Girl |
| 3 (Cha) | Chakori | A bird said to long for the Moon | Girl |
| 3 (Cha) | Chameli | Jasmine | Girl |
| 3 (Cha) | Champa | A fragrant flowering tree | Girl |
| 3 (Cha) | Chandana | Sandalwood | Girl |
| 4 (Chi) | Chinmay | Full of consciousness | Boy |
| 4 (Chi) | Chirag | Lamp | Boy |
| 4 (Chi) | Chiranjeevi | Long-lived | Boy |
| 4 (Chi) | Chinmayi | Full of consciousness | Girl |
| 4 (Chi) | Chitra | Picture, a nakshatra | Girl |
| 4 (Chi) | Chitrangada | Wife of Arjuna | Girl |
Few traditional names start with Do. 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 Revati
A pandit can tell you which one suits your family, and pick the date.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Revati nakshatra?
The four padas of Revati give De, Do, Cha, Chi. Pada 1 is De, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Revati?
Mercury rules Revati in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Pushan, the guardian of travellers.
Is Revati 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 Revati belong to?
Revati falls in Meena.