Name Meaning & Origin
"Nakshatra is the term for Lunar mansion in Hindu astrology and Buddhist astrology"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Nakshatra is the term for Lunar mansion in Hindu astrology and Buddhist astrology. A nakshatra is one of the 27 sectors along the ecliptic. Their names are related to a prominent star or asterisms in or near the respective sectors. In essence, a nakshatra simply is a constellation. Every nakshatra is divided into four padas.
Nakshatra is the term for Lunar mansion in Hindu astrology and Buddhist astrology. A nakshatra is one of the 27 sectors along the ecliptic. Their names are related to a prominent star or asterisms in or near the respective sectors. In essence, a nakshatra simply is a constellation. Every nakshatra is divided into four padas.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Nakshatra" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Nakshatra is the term for Lunar mansion in Hindu astrology and Buddhist astrology".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~176 people named Nakshatra in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 25 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Nakshatra is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 9.
Nakshatra is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 176 people in the United States are named Nakshatra. The name peaked in 2018 with 25 recorded uses.
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