Purva Phalguni · namakaran
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Purva Phalguni nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Purva Phalguni padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mo |
| 2 | Ta |
| 3 | Ti |
| 4 | Tu |
Example Purva Phalguni baby names
Boy names
Mohan · Tarun · Tushar
Girl names
Tara · Tanvi · Mohini
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 Phalguni means? Read about Purva Phalguni nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Purva Phalguni nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu — depending on the pada (quarter) of Purva Phalguni the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Purva Phalguni?
Purva Phalguni has four padas: pada 1 Mo, pada 2 Ta, pada 3 Ti, pada 4 Tu.
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.