Mrigashira Nakshatra
Ruled by Mars · Deva Gana · Serpent Yoni
About Mrigashira Nakshatra
Mrigashira, ruled by Mars, is the searching star symbolised by a deer in pursuit. It grants curiosity, gentleness, a questing mind and a love of exploration and research.
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 Mrigashira
Babies born under Mrigashira are traditionally named with a syllable from their birth pada: Wo, Ka, Ki, Ku. Find the exact pada and full name suggestions with our Baby Names by Nakshatra tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Mrigashira nakshatra signify?
Mrigashira, ruled by Mars, is the searching star symbolised by a deer in pursuit. It grants curiosity, gentleness, a questing mind and a love of exploration and research.
Which planet rules Mrigashira nakshatra?
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars and presided over by the deity Soma (Chandra). It belongs to the Deva gana and the Serpent yoni.
What are the baby name syllables for Mrigashira?
Traditional starting syllables for Mrigashira nakshatra are Wo, Ka, Ki, Ku (one per pada).