Naksatra Name Meaning

Naksatra (alternate spellings include Nakshatra and Naksattra), is a name of Sanskrit origin and commonly used in India. Sanskrit is an ancient language and an important liturgical language of Hinduism. The name 'Naksatra' translates to 'Star' in English and is used to signify stars or certain celestial phenomena in Hindu astrology. It's often used as a girl's name in India.

In Hindu astrology, the term 'Nakshatra' refers to the 27 lunar mansions which are important to Vedic astrology. Each Nakshatra represents a division of the ecliptic, and each spans thirteen degrees and twenty minutes of the zodiac.