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T name rashi: which rashi for names starting with T?

The rashi taken from the first syllable of a name is called the "naam rashi". This guide shows which rashi and nakshatra names starting with T belong to, and how to check your real rashi for free.

Quick answer

Most names starting with T (त) fall in Tula rashi (Libra): Ta, Ti, Tu and Te as in Tarun, Tanvi, Tushar and Tejas. Names with a hard T (ट), like Tina, fall in Simha (Leo). A soft "To" (तो) is Vrishchik.

Main rashiTula (Libra)
Ruling planetVenus
Lucky number6
NakshatraSwati, Vishakha

Every T syllable, with its rashi and nakshatra

In Vedic naming, each of the 27 nakshatras has 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has a syllable: 108 in all. These are the syllables that start with T:

SyllableHindi letterRashiNakshatra (pada)
Ta (त)ताTula (Libra)Swati (4)
Ti (त)तीTula (Libra)Vishakha (1)
Tu (त)तूTula (Libra)Vishakha (2)
Te (त)तेTula (Libra)Vishakha (3)
To (त)तोVrishchik (Scorpio)Vishakha (4)
Ta (ट)टाSimha (Leo)Purva Phalguni (2)
Ti (ट)टीSimha (Leo)Purva Phalguni (3)
Tu (ट)टूSimha (Leo)Purva Phalguni (4)
Te (ट)टेSimha (Leo)Uttara Phalguni (1)
To (ट)टोKanya (Virgo)Uttara Phalguni (2)

Hindi has a soft T (त) and a hard T (ट). Nearly all Indian names use the soft त, so T names are usually Tula. "Th" names split too: ठ is Kanya, थ is Meen.

Popular T names and their rashi

NameFirst syllableRashiNakshatra
TarunताLibra (Libra)Swati
TanviताLibra (Libra)Swati
TusharतूLibra (Libra)Vishakha
TulsiतूLibra (Libra)Vishakha
TejasतेLibra (Libra)Vishakha
TinaटीLeo (Leo)Purva Phalguni
TinkuटीLeo (Leo)Purva Phalguni
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Tula rashi (Libra): traits and lucky things

Charming, fair-minded and partnership-oriented; finds decisions hard.

Ruling planetVenus
ElementAir
Lucky number6
Lucky colourWhite, light blue
Lucky dayFriday
GemstoneDiamond

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Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio): traits and lucky things

Intense, private and determined; trust is earned slowly.

Ruling planetMars
ElementWater
Lucky number9
Lucky colourRed, maroon
Lucky dayTuesday
GemstoneRed coral

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Simha rashi (Leo): traits and lucky things

Confident, generous and born to lead; pride is the weak spot.

Ruling planetSun
ElementFire
Lucky number1
Lucky colourGolden, orange
Lucky daySunday
GemstoneRuby

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Kanya rashi (Virgo): traits and lucky things

Practical, detail-minded and helpful; can over-think.

Ruling planetMercury
ElementEarth
Lucky number5
Lucky colourGreen
Lucky dayWednesday
GemstoneEmerald

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Naam rashi or janam rashi: which one should you use?

The naam rashi is a simple tradition, useful when the birth time is unknown. For kundli, Sade Sati, Manglik dosha, marriage matching and daily horoscopes, astrologers use the janam rashi (Moon sign). If you know your birth date and time, check your real rashi with the free kundli or the free Moon sign calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the rashi for names starting with T?

Most names starting with T (त) fall in Tula rashi (Libra): Ta, Ti, Tu and Te as in Tarun, Tanvi, Tushar and Tejas. Names with a hard T (ट), like Tina, fall in Simha (Leo). A soft "To" (तो) is Vrishchik.

Which nakshatra do T names belong to?

Swati, Vishakha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni. The exact nakshatra depends on the full first syllable (such as Ta (त), Ti (त), Tu (त)).

What is the lucky number for T names?

Tula (Libra): 6; Vrishchik (Scorpio): 9; Simha (Leo): 1; Kanya (Virgo): 5.

What is the difference between naam rashi and janam rashi?

Naam rashi comes from the first syllable of your name. Janam rashi (Moon sign) comes from the Moon's position at your birth. Astrologers use the janam rashi for kundli, horoscope and muhurat; the naam rashi is used when the birth time is not known.

Does changing your name change your rashi?

It can change your naam rashi, but never your janam rashi, which is fixed by your birth time.

Source and method

Syllable, nakshatra and rashi links follow the traditional Avakahada chakra of 108 naming syllables. Lucky numbers, colours and gems follow common Vedic practice. See the full 108-syllable chart.

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