Kumbh rashi (कुम्भ) in English is Aquarius. It is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, its symbol is the water-bearer and its ruling planet is Saturn (Shani).
So if someone says “my rashi is Kumbh”, in English they mean their zodiac sign is Aquarius. Kumbh is also spelled Kumbha, Kumbham (Tamil, Malayalam).
Kumbh Rashi in English: Quick Facts
Kumbh rashi | |
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Hindi name | Kumbh (कुम्भ) |
English name | Aquarius |
Symbol | Water-bearer (a man holding a pot) — Kalash / ghada (water pot) |
Ruling planet (swami) | Saturn (Shani) |
Element (tattva) | Air |
Nature | Fixed (Sthira) |
Western (sun sign) dates | 20 January – 18 February |
Vedic sun dates | about 13 February – 14 March |
Nakshatras | the last two padas of Dhanishta, Shatabhisha and the first three padas of Purva Bhadrapada |
Name letters (namakshar) | Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da |
Lucky day | Saturday |
Gemstone | Blue Sapphire (Neelam) |
Body part ruled | calves and ankles |
Is Kumbh Rashi the Same as Aquarius?
Yes — Kumbh and Aquarius are the same sign of the zodiac. But your Vedic rashi and your Western zodiac sign may not match. In Indian (Vedic) astrology, your rashi usually means your moon sign — the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Western astrology uses your sun sign, which depends only on your birth date (Aquarius: 20 January – 18 February).
That is why a person born in, say, the Aquarius date range may still have a different rashi in their kundli. To find your real rashi, use our free moon sign (rashi) calculator with your date, time and place of birth.
Kumbh Rashi Name Letters
In the Hindu naming system, names for a Kumbh rashi baby traditionally start with these syllables: Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da. They come from the nakshatras that fall in Kumbh: the last two padas of Dhanishta, Shatabhisha and the first three padas of Purva Bhadrapada.
Kumbh Rashi (Aquarius) Personality Traits
Independent, original and forward-thinking
Humanitarian — cares about society and friends
Logical and inventive
Can seem detached or stubborn about ideas
Because Kumbh is ruled by Saturn and belongs to the air element, these qualities show up strongly when the Moon or Lagna (ascendant) is in Kumbh. Read the full Aquarius zodiac sign guide for love, health and remedies.
Career for Kumbh Rashi
Kumbh rashi suits science, technology, research, social work, NGOs, engineering and astrology.
Best Match for Kumbh Rashi
Kumbh rashi usually gets along best with Mithun (Gemini), Tula (Libra), Mesh (Aries) and Dhanu (Sagittarius). For marriage, astrologers compare the full kundli, not just the rashi — try our kundli matching calculator for a detailed guna milan.
All 12 Rashi in English
See the complete list of all 12 rashi names in English, or read the previous and next signs: Makar rashi in English and Meen rashi in English.
Want a personal reading for your Kumbh rashi? Get your free kundli or check today's Aquarius daily horoscope.
