How Name Numerology Works
Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a number (1-9). By adding the numerical values of all letters in your name and reducing to a single digit, you get your Name Number (also called Expression Number or Destiny Number).
Letter-Number Correspondence
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A, J, S | B, K, T | C, L, U | D, M, V | E, N, W | F, O, X | G, P, Y | H, Q, Z | I, R |
How to Calculate Your Name Number
Write out your full birth name. Convert each letter to its number. Add all numbers. Reduce to a single digit (keep 11, 22, 33 as master numbers).
Example: "RISHI" → R(9) + I(9) + S(1) + H(8) + I(9) = 36 → 3+6 = 9. Name Number is 9 (The Humanitarian).
What Your Name Number Means
Name Number 1
Independent, pioneering, leadership. You are meant to initiate and lead.
Name Number 2
Diplomatic, cooperative, sensitive. You are meant to bring harmony and partnership.
Name Number 3
Creative, expressive, artistic. You are meant to communicate and inspire.
Name Number 4
Practical, reliable, builder. You are meant to create foundations and systems.
Name Number 5
Versatile, adventurous, free. You are meant to explore and experience.
Name Number 6
Nurturing, responsible, loving. You are meant to care and serve.
Name Number 7
Analytical, spiritual, wise. You are meant to seek truth and understanding.
Name Number 8
Ambitious, powerful, authoritative. You are meant to achieve and lead in the material world.
Name Number 9
Compassionate, humanitarian, generous. You are meant to serve humanity.
The Soul Urge Number (Heart's Desire)
Calculated from the vowels in your name. Represents your inner motivation, what your soul truly desires.
The Personality Number
Calculated from the consonants in your name. Represents how others perceive you — your outer personality.