In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Mula is associated with investigation, getting to the root, depth, ruled by Ketu and symbolised by a bunch of tied roots. Its starting sounds are Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Ye” (Moon in Sagittarius)
3 names for babies born with the Moon in Mula pada 1.
Boy names
- Yeshwant glorious
- Yeshas fame
Girl names
- Yeshaswini famous, successful
Pada 2: names starting with “Yo” (Moon in Sagittarius)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Mula pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Yogesh lord of yoga
- Yogendra lord of yogis
Girl names
- Yogita one who practises yoga
- Yogini a female yogi
- Yoshita woman, young lady
Pada 3: names starting with “Bha” (Moon in Sagittarius)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Mula pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Bharat India; a legendary king
- Bhavesh lord of existence
- Bhargav descendant of Bhrigu
- Bhaskar the sun
- Bhanu the sun
Girl names
- Bhavya grand, splendid
- Bhumi earth
- Bhakti devotion
- Bhavna feeling, emotion
- Bharati Goddess Saraswati
Pada 4: names starting with “Bhi” (Moon in Sagittarius)
3 names for babies born with the Moon in Mula pada 4.
Boy names
- Bhima the strong Pandava
- Bhishma the formidable grandsire of the Mahabharata
- Bhimsen another name of Bhima
More about Mula
See famous people born in Mula, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Mula Nakshatra?
Babies born in Mula Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Mula belong to?
Mula falls in Sagittarius. Each pada can sit in a specific sign, shown above next to its starting sound.
How do I find my baby’s Nakshatra?
It depends on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. Enter the date, time and place in the free Nakshatra calculator.
Starting sounds follow the most widely used North-Indian tradition; some regions and families use slightly different syllables, so check with your family priest or astrologer if a specific tradition matters to you. The Nakshatra depends on the Moon’s position at the exact birth time, place and date.