In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Uttara Phalguni is associated with generosity, partnership, reliability, ruled by Sun and symbolised by the back legs of a bed. Its starting sounds are Te, To, Pa, Pi. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Te” (Moon in Leo)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Tejas radiance
- Tej brilliance
- Tejaswi brilliant
- Tejendra lord of brilliance
Girl names
- Tejal brilliant
- Tejaswini radiant
Pada 2: names starting with “To” (Moon in Virgo)
4 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni pada 2.
Boy names
- Toran decorative arch over a gate
- Toshit satisfied
Girl names
- Tosha satisfaction
- Toya water
Pada 3: names starting with “Pa” (Moon in Virgo)
9 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Pavan wind
- Parth another name of Arjuna
- Pankaj lotus
Girl names
- Pallavi new leaf
- Padma lotus
- Paridhi circle, boundary
- Parvati the goddess
- Pari fairy
- Pavani pure
Pada 4: names starting with “Pi” (Moon in Virgo)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Piyush nectar
- Pinaki Shiva, bearer of the Pinaka bow
- Pitambar Krishna, dressed in yellow
Girl names
- Pihu beloved; the peacock's call
- Pia beloved
More about Uttara Phalguni
See famous people born in Uttara Phalguni, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra?
Babies born in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Te, To, Pa, Pi — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Uttara Phalguni belong to?
Uttara Phalguni falls in Leo and Virgo. 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.