Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Ruled by Mercury · Rakshasa Gana · Deer (Hare) Yoni
About Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha, ruled by Mercury and governed by Indra the king of the gods, is the eldest, senior star. It confers seniority, authority, protectiveness and occult power, often through trials and responsibility.
Each nakshatra spans 13°20′ of the zodiac and is divided into four padas. The Moon's nakshatra at birth (your Janma Nakshatra) seeds the Vimshottari Dasha and the auspicious starting sound for naming.
Baby Names for Jyeshtha
Babies born under Jyeshtha are traditionally named with a syllable from their birth pada: No, Ya, Yi, Yu. Find the exact pada and full name suggestions with our Baby Names by Nakshatra tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Jyeshtha nakshatra signify?
Jyeshtha, ruled by Mercury and governed by Indra the king of the gods, is the eldest, senior star. It confers seniority, authority, protectiveness and occult power, often through trials and responsibility.
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury and presided over by the deity Indra. It belongs to the Rakshasa gana and the Deer (Hare) yoni.
What are the baby name syllables for Jyeshtha?
Traditional starting syllables for Jyeshtha nakshatra are No, Ya, Yi, Yu (one per pada).