In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Purva Ashadha is associated with invincibility, persuasion, energy, ruled by Venus and symbolised by a winnowing fan. Its starting sounds are Bhu, Dha, Pha. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Bhu” (Moon in Sagittarius)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Bhuvan the world
- Bhushan ornament
- Bhupendra king of kings
Girl names
- Bhumika role; earth
- Bhuvi earth
- Bhumi earth
Pada 2: names starting with “Dha” (Moon in Sagittarius)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Dhairya courage
- Dhruv the pole star
- Dhanush bow
- Dhananjay another name of Arjuna
- Dhiren patient
Girl names
- Dhanya blessed, fortunate
- Dhara the earth, a stream
- Dhanvi wealthy
- Dhwani sound
- Dharini the earth
Pada 3: names starting with “Pha” (Moon in Sagittarius)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Phani serpent
- Phanindra king of serpents
- Phalguna another name of Arjuna
Girl names
- Phalguni the Phalguni stars
- Phalak sky
Pada 4: starting sound “Dha” (Moon in Sagittarius)
Pada 4 uses the same written sound as pada 2 (a different, retroflex “Dha” in Sanskrit), so the same names apply. See pada 2 above.
More about Purva Ashadha
See famous people born in Purva Ashadha, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Purva Ashadha Nakshatra?
Babies born in Purva Ashadha Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Bhu, Dha, Pha — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Purva Ashadha belong to?
Purva Ashadha 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.