What is Rohini nakshatra? Rohini is nakshatra 4 of 27, in Vrishabha. Its ruling planet is Moon, its deity is Brahma (Prajapati), the creator, and its name letters are O, Va, Vi and Vu.
Rohini at a glance
- Rashi
- Vrishabha
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Brahma (Prajapati), the creator
- Symbol
- Ox cart
- Gana
- Manushya
- Class
- Dhruva (fixed)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for what is meant to last: foundations, griha pravesh, planting and long commitments.
Baby names for Rohini
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is O, pada 2 is Va, pada 3 is Vi, pada 4 is Vu.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (O) | Ojas | Vitality | Boy |
| 1 (O) | Ojasvi | Radiant | Boy |
| 1 (O) | Om | The sacred syllable | Boy |
| 1 (O) | Omesh | Lord of Om | Boy |
| 1 (O) | Omkar | The sound of Om | Boy |
| 1 (O) | Ojaswini | Radiant | Girl |
| 1 (O) | Omkari | Of the sacred sound Om | Girl |
| 1 (O) | Oorja | Energy | Girl |
| 1 (O) | Oviya | Artwork, in Tamil | Girl |
| 2 (Va) | Vaibhav | Prosperity | Boy |
| 2 (Va) | Vansh | Family line | Boy |
| 2 (Va) | Vardhan | Growth, prosperity | Boy |
| 2 (Va) | Varun | God of water | Boy |
| 2 (Va) | Vasant | Spring | Boy |
| 2 (Va) | Vaidehi | Sita, princess of Videha | Girl |
| 2 (Va) | Vaishali | An ancient city | Girl |
| 2 (Va) | Vaishnavi | Devotee of Vishnu | Girl |
| 2 (Va) | Vanaja | Born of the forest | Girl |
| 2 (Va) | Vandana | Salutation | Girl |
| 3 (Vi) | Vibhor | Ecstatic | Boy |
| 3 (Vi) | Vidur | The wise counsellor of the Mahabharata | Boy |
| 3 (Vi) | Vignesh | Ganesha, lord of obstacles | Boy |
| 3 (Vi) | Vihaan | Dawn | Boy |
| 3 (Vi) | Vijay | Victory | Boy |
| 3 (Vi) | Vibha | Radiance | Girl |
| 3 (Vi) | Vidya | Knowledge | Girl |
| 3 (Vi) | Vijaya | Victory, Durga | Girl |
| 3 (Vi) | Vimala | Pure | Girl |
| 3 (Vi) | Vinita | Humble | Girl |
Few traditional names start with Vu. 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 Rohini
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Rohini nakshatra?
The four padas of Rohini give O, Va, Vi, Vu. Pada 1 is O, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Rohini?
Moon rules Rohini in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Brahma (Prajapati), the creator.
Is Rohini a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Rohini belong to?
Rohini falls in Vrishabha.