Baby Names by Rashi in Telugu — All 12 Rashis with Starting Letters

In Telugu Hindu tradition, a baby's name is often chosen based on their Janma Rashi — the zodiac sign determined by the position of the moon at the time of birth. Each Rashi has specific starting syllables (aksharas) that are considered auspicious. The family pandit calculates the Rashi and recommends the starting letter.

Mesha (A, L, E), Vrishabha (B, V, U), Mithuna (K, Ch, G), Karka (D, H), Simha (M, T), Kanya (P, Th), Tula (R, T), Vrischika (N, Y), Dhanu (Bh, Dh, Ph), Makara (Kh, J), Kumbha (G, S, Sh), Meena (D, Ch, Z, Th).

It is traditional but not mandatory. Many modern Telugu families consult the pandit for the auspicious akshar and then use AI tools or baby name books to find a name they love within that letter. The trend is to honour tradition while choosing a name that feels right.

Traditionalists advise against it, but many families choose names they love regardless of Rashi. If you do use a different letter, some families have a dual naming ceremony — the official Rashi name used in religious contexts, and a pet name (pillapaer) used at home.