In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Uttara Ashadha is associated with lasting victory, integrity, perseverance, ruled by Sun and symbolised by an elephant’s tusk. Its starting sounds are Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Bhe” (Moon in Sagittarius)
Closest-sound names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha pada 1.
Closest-sound names
Few traditional names begin exactly with “Bhe”. Families often choose a name with the nearest sound:
- Bhairav a fierce form of Shiva
- Bhairavi a form of Parvati
- Bheeshma the formidable grandsire
Pada 2: names starting with “Bho” (Moon in Capricorn)
4 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha pada 2.
Boy names
- Bhola innocent; Lord Shiva
- Bhoj a legendary king
Girl names
- Bhoomi earth
- Bhoomika earth; role
Pada 3: names starting with “Ja” (Moon in Capricorn)
8 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Jai victory
- Jayesh lord of victory
- Jayant victorious
- Jatin ascetic
- Janak Sita's father
Girl names
- Jaya victory
- Janvi the river Ganga
- Jagrati awakening
Pada 4: names starting with “Ji” (Moon in Capricorn)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Jitesh lord of victory
- Jignesh curiosity
- Jishnu victorious
- Jitendra conqueror of the senses
- Jigar heart
Girl names
- Jiya heart, life
- Jivika livelihood, life
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Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?
Babies born in Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Uttara Ashadha belong to?
Uttara Ashadha falls in Sagittarius and Capricorn. 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.