Singh Rashi in English
Singh rashi, Simha in Sanskrit, is Leo: the fixed fire sign and the only sign ruled by the Sun.
Singh rashi in English is Leo. Singh is the Hindi form of Simha, the Sanskrit name of the fifth of the twelve Vedic rashis, a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun. Key in your birth date, the time and the place above to see whether Simha is your own rashi; it is set by where the Moon was when you were born.
By Astro Ashish · Last verified: September 24, 2026
Singh, Simha or Sinh: which spelling is right?
All three are right, because they are one word. Simha is the Sanskrit, Singh (सिंह) is how Hindi speakers say and write it, and Sinh is a shorter spelling of the same sound. Each means lion, and each is Leo in English, so singh rashi in English, simha rashi in English and sinh rashi in English all have the same answer.
Singh rashi ko English mein 'Leo' kehte hain. Simha ho, Singh ho ya Sinh, angreji mein naam Leo hi hai.
हिंदी में: सिंह राशि को अंग्रेज़ी में Leo (लियो) कहते हैं। Tamil mein ise Simmam aur Malayalam mein Chingam kehte hain; dono ka English naam Leo hai.
Singh Rashi in English: Leo's names, letters and dates
Simha covers 120 to 150 degrees of the sidereal zodiac. The table has its full fact set, including the name letters and the exact 2026 and 2027 Sun-entry times.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Simha |
| Hindi | सिंह (Singh) |
| English sign | Leo ♌︎ |
| Symbol | Lion |
| Ruling planet (lord) | Sun (Surya) |
| Element | Fire (Agni) |
| Quality | Fixed (Sthira) |
| Nakshatras spanned | Magha (full), Purva Phalguni (full), Uttara Phalguni (pada 1) |
| Common spellings | Singh, Simha, Sinh, Simh |
| Tamil / Malayalam name | Simmam (சிம்மம்) / Chingam (ചിങ്ങം) |
| Name letters (naam akshar) | Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te (मा, मी, मू, मे, मो, टा, टी, टू, टे) |
| Sun enters Simha, 2026 (sidereal, Lahiri) | 17 August 2026, 07:58 IST |
| Sun enters Simha, 2027 (sidereal, Lahiri) | 17 August 2027, 14:13 IST |
| Western (tropical) Leo dates | 23 July - 22 August |
| Why the dates differ | The Vedic zodiac is fixed to the stars and the Western one to the equinox; they are about 24 degrees, or 24 days, apart. |
What are the name letters and nakshatras of Singh rashi?
The Singh, or Sinh, rashi letters are Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu and Te (मा, मी, मू, मे, मो, टा, टी, टू, टे). The Ta sounds here are the retroflex ट, not the dental त that belongs to Tula, which is why the Hindi spelling settles any doubt.
Each letter comes from one pada of Simha's three nakshatras. Ma, Mi, Mu and Me are Magha; Mo, Ta, Ti and Tu are Purva Phalguni; and Te is the first pada of Uttara Phalguni. A name traditionally begins with the letter of the pada the Moon was in at birth, which the nakshatra finder reports.
Why is the Sun the lord of Singh rashi?
In the Parashari scheme five planets rule two signs each, while the Sun and the Moon rule one apiece: the Moon rules Karka and the Sun rules Simha. That makes Simha the Sun's only sign, and Parashara places the Sun's mulatrikona in it as well, across its first 20 degrees.
Simha is a fire sign, grouped with Mesha and Dhanu, and it sits opposite Kumbha, whose lord Saturn is traditionally counted the Sun's adversary. A Simha Moon is classically read as proud and generous, with the Sun's strength in the chart deciding how much of that shows.
Simha Sankranti and the Malayalam new year
The Sun enters Simha in mid-August: on 17 August 2026 at 07:58 IST and on 17 August 2027 at 14:13 IST, on the Lahiri ayanamsa. In Kerala that solar month is Chingam, and the first day of Chingam opens the year of the Malayalam calendar.
Does the surname Singh mean your rashi is Simha?
No. Singh rashi in English means Leo as a zodiac label; the surname does not establish that birth sign. Both share the Sanskrit word simha, lion, but your rashi comes from the Moon's position at birth. A person named Singh can have any of the twelve Moon signs.
How do you find out if you are Singh rashi?
The Moon changes sign every two to three days, so the birth time matters as much as the date.
- Enter the date you were born in the chart at the top of the page.
- Enter the time of birth; a Moon at the Karka or Kanya edge can cross into or out of Simha within hours.
- Choose your birth city.
- Check the Moon sign in the result. Simha (Leo) means Singh is your rashi, and the pada shown next to your nakshatra points to your name letter.
Calculation notes and sources
Simha's Sun-entry times come from the Swiss Ephemeris, calculated sidereally on the Lahiri ayanamsa and given in IST. With the ayanamsa at 24 degrees 13 minutes on 1 January 2026, sidereal Simha starts on 17 August while Western Leo starts on 23 July.
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Frequently asked
What is Singh rashi in English?
Singh rashi in English is Leo. Singh is the Hindi form of Simha, the fifth sign of the Vedic zodiac, a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun and symbolised by the lion in both traditions.
What is Simha rashi in English?
Simha rashi is Leo in English. Simha is the Sanskrit name and Singh the Hindi one; both mean lion, and both refer to the same fifth sign, covering 120 to 150 degrees of the zodiac.
What is Simmam in English?
Simmam is the Tamil name (சிம்மம்) for Simha rashi, and Malayalam calls the same sign Chingam (ചിങ്ങം). In English both are Leo, the fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun.
What are the name letters of Singh rashi?
Singh rashi has nine name letters: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu and Te (मा, मी, मू, मे, मो, टा, टी, टू, टे). The one used for a name is the letter of the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
Which nakshatras are in Simha rasi?
Simha rasi nakshatra list: all four padas of Magha, all four of Purva Phalguni, and the first pada of Uttara Phalguni. The Moon's nakshatra inside the sign sets the starting period of your Vimshottari dasha.
When does the Sun enter Singh rashi?
Sidereally, on the Lahiri ayanamsa, the Sun enters Simha on 17 August 2026 at 07:58 IST and on 17 August 2027 at 14:13 IST. Western Leo starts earlier, on 23 July, because it is measured from the equinox.
Is Singh rashi a fire sign?
Yes. Simha is one of the three fire signs, with Mesha and Dhanu, and it is a fixed sign. It is also the only sign ruled by the Sun, which classical texts treat as the Sun's natural home.
Does the surname Singh mean my rashi is Simha?
No. Singh comes from the same Sanskrit word as Simha, lion, but your rashi depends only on where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the chart above to see your actual rashi.
How do I find out if Singh rashi is mine?
Your janam rashi is set by the Moon's position at your birth time, not by your birth date or your name. With your date, hour and place of birth entered above, the chart shows your Moon sign directly.