Uttara Bhadrapada · namakaran
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Du, Tha, Jha, Tra — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Saturn. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Uttara Bhadrapada padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Du |
| 2 | Tha |
| 3 | Jha |
| 4 | Tra |
Example Uttara Bhadrapada baby names
Boy names
Durgesh · Dushyant · Trilok
Girl names
Durga · Trisha · Jhanvi
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 Bhadrapada means? Read about Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Du, Tha, Jha, Tra — depending on the pada (quarter) of Uttara Bhadrapada the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Uttara Bhadrapada?
Uttara Bhadrapada has four padas: pada 1 Du, pada 2 Tha, pada 3 Jha, pada 4 Tra.
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.