Purva Bhadrapada · namakaran
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Se, So, Da, Di — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Purva Bhadrapada padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Se |
| 2 | So |
| 3 | Da |
| 4 | Di |
Example Purva Bhadrapada baby names
Boy names
Sohan · Som · Daksh
Girl names
Sonal · Disha · Diya
These are illustrative names that begin with the nakshatra’s starting sounds — a starting point, not a fixed list.
The exact pada — and so the exact starting sound — depends on the precise birth time, since the Moon moves through all four padas of a nakshatra in roughly a day.
Want to know what Purva Bhadrapada means? Read about Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Se, So, Da, Di — depending on the pada (quarter) of Purva Bhadrapada the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Purva Bhadrapada?
Purva Bhadrapada has four padas: pada 1 Se, pada 2 So, pada 3 Da, pada 4 Di.
How do I find my baby's exact nakshatra and pada?
The nakshatra and pada are computed from the exact birth date, time and place. Use the free baby-names calculator to get the exact pada and matching name suggestions.