In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Purva Bhadrapada is associated with intensity, idealism, transformation, ruled by Jupiter and symbolised by the front of a funeral cot. Its starting sounds are Se, So, Da, Di. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Se” (Moon in Aquarius)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Sehaj calm, natural
- Sesh the serpent Shesha
Girl names
- Sejal water
- Seema boundary
- Seva service
Pada 2: names starting with “So” (Moon in Aquarius)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Soham "I am That"
- Soma the moon, nectar
- Somesh lord of the moon, Shiva
- Somnath lord of the moon, Shiva
Girl names
- Somya gentle
- Sonal golden
- Sohini beautiful
- Sonakshi golden-eyed
Pada 3: names starting with “Da” (Moon in Aquarius)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Dev god
- Daksh skilled
- Darshan vision
- Dayal merciful
- Darpan mirror
Girl names
- Damini lightning
- Dakshina offering; the south
Pada 4: names starting with “Di” (Moon in Pisces)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Dinesh lord of the day, the sun
- Dilip a king of the Raghu dynasty
- Digvijay conqueror of all directions
Girl names
- Divya divine
- Disha direction
- Diya lamp
- Diksha initiation
- Dipti brightness
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Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra?
Babies born in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Se, So, Da, Di — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Purva Bhadrapada belong to?
Purva Bhadrapada falls in Aquarius and Pisces. 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.