Uttara Ashadha · namakaran
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Uttara Ashadha nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Uttara Ashadha padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhe |
| 2 | Bho |
| 3 | Ja |
| 4 | Ji |
Example Uttara Ashadha baby names
Boy names
Jay · Jatin · Jignesh
Girl names
Janvi · Jaya · Jiya
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 Uttara Ashadha means? Read about Uttara Ashadha nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Uttara Ashadha nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji — depending on the pada (quarter) of Uttara Ashadha the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha has four padas: pada 1 Bhe, pada 2 Bho, pada 3 Ja, pada 4 Ji.
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.