What is Swati nakshatra? Swati is nakshatra 15 of 27, in Tula. Its ruling planet is Rahu, its deity is Vayu, the wind god, and its name letters are Ru, Re, Ro and Ta.
Swati at a glance
- Rashi
- Tula
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Vayu, the wind god
- Symbol
- Young shoot in the wind
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Chara (movable)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for journeys, buying a vehicle and anything that involves movement.
Baby names for Swati
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ru, pada 2 is Re, pada 3 is Ro, pada 4 is Ta.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ru) | Rudra | The Vedic form of Shiva | Boy |
| 1 (Ru) | Rudransh | Part of Rudra | Boy |
| 1 (Ru) | Rupesh | Lord of beauty | Boy |
| 1 (Ru) | Rushil | Charming | Boy |
| 1 (Ru) | Rucha | Vedic hymn | Girl |
| 1 (Ru) | Ruchi | Taste, interest | Girl |
| 1 (Ru) | Rukmini | Consort of Krishna | Girl |
| 1 (Ru) | Rupal | Silvery | Girl |
| 1 (Ru) | Rupali | Beautiful | Girl |
| 2 (Re) | Revant | Son of the Sun | Boy |
| 2 (Re) | Reyansh | Ray of light | Boy |
| 2 (Re) | Rekha | Line | Girl |
| 2 (Re) | Renu | Dust of the earth | Girl |
| 2 (Re) | Renuka | Mother of Parashurama | Girl |
| 2 (Re) | Reva | The river Narmada | Girl |
| 2 (Re) | Revati | The 27th nakshatra | Girl |
| 3 (Ro) | Rohan | Ascending | Boy |
| 3 (Ro) | Rohit | Red, the first rays of the sun | Boy |
| 3 (Ro) | Ronak | Brightness | Boy |
| 3 (Ro) | Roshan | Bright | Boy |
| 3 (Ro) | Rochana | Bright | Girl |
| 3 (Ro) | Rohini | A nakshatra | Girl |
| 3 (Ro) | Roopa | Beauty | Girl |
| 3 (Ro) | Roshni | Light | Girl |
| 4 (Ta) | Tanay | Son | Boy |
| 4 (Ta) | Tanmay | Absorbed, engrossed | Boy |
| 4 (Ta) | Tanuj | Son | Boy |
| 4 (Ta) | Tapan | The Sun, warmth | Boy |
| 4 (Ta) | Tapas | Spiritual heat | Boy |
| 4 (Ta) | Tanishka | Goddess of gold | Girl |
| 4 (Ta) | Tanuja | Daughter | Girl |
| 4 (Ta) | Tanushree | Graceful | Girl |
| 4 (Ta) | Tanvi | Slender | Girl |
| 4 (Ta) | Tapasya | Penance | Girl |
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 Swati
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Swati nakshatra?
The four padas of Swati give Ru, Re, Ro, Ta. Pada 1 is Ru, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Swati?
Rahu rules Swati in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Vayu, the wind god.
Is Swati a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Swati belong to?
Swati falls in Tula.