In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Purva Phalguni is associated with creativity, pleasure, charisma, ruled by Venus and symbolised by the front legs of a bed. Its starting sounds are Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Mo” (Moon in Leo)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Mohan charming; Krishna
- Mohit charmed
- Moksh liberation
- Monish lord of the mind
Girl names
- Mohini enchantress
- Mohana enchanting
- Moksha liberation
- Monisha intellect
Pada 2: names starting with “Ta” (Moon in Leo)
10 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Tanay son
- Tarun young
- Tapas penance, devotion
- Tanmay absorbed
- Tarak protector
Girl names
- Tara star
- Tanvi delicate
- Tanisha ambition
- Tarini saviour
- Tamanna desire
Pada 3: names starting with “Ti” (Moon in Leo)
4 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni pada 3.
Boy names
- Tilak the mark on the forehead
- Tirth holy place
Girl names
- Tilottama a celestial nymph
- Titiksha endurance
Pada 4: names starting with “Tu” (Moon in Leo)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Tushar snow
- Tuhin snow
- Tukaram the saint-poet
Girl names
- Tulsi holy basil
- Tushita content
- Tulika paintbrush
- Tuhina snow
More about Purva Phalguni
See famous people born in Purva Phalguni, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Purva Phalguni Nakshatra?
Babies born in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Purva Phalguni belong to?
Purva Phalguni falls in Leo. 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.