In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Uttara Bhadrapada is associated with depth, calm, wisdom, ruled by Saturn and symbolised by the back of a funeral cot. Its starting sounds are Du, Tha, Jha, Na. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Du” (Moon in Pisces)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Dushyant a king, husband of Shakuntala
- Durvasa a great sage
Girl names
- Durga goddess Durga
- Duhita daughter
- Dulari darling
Pada 2: names starting with “Tha” (Moon in Pisces)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada pada 2. Pada 2 names in full →
Boy names
- Thakur lord, master
- Thilak the mark on the forehead (Tamil)
- Tharun young (Tamil)
Girl names
- Thanuja daughter (Telugu)
- Thanvi delicate
Pada 3: names starting with “Jha” (Moon in Pisces)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Girl names
- Jharna spring, waterfall
- Jhanak jingle of anklets
- Jhilmil sparkle
- Jhalak glimpse
- Jhanvi the river Ganga
Pada 4: names starting with “Na” (Moon in Pisces)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Naman salutation, bow
- Nakul one of the Pandavas
- Narayan Lord Vishnu
- Nayan eye
- Naveen new
Girl names
- Naina eyes
- Nandini the daughter of Kamadhenu; delightful
- Navya new, praiseworthy
- Nalini lotus
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Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra?
Babies born in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Du, Tha, Jha, Na — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Uttara Bhadrapada belong to?
Uttara Bhadrapada falls in 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.