Uttara Phalguni · namakaran
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Baby Names
In the namakaran tradition, a baby born under Uttara Phalguni nakshatra is given a name beginning with one of its four sounds — Te, To, Pa, Pi — chosen by the pada (quarter) the Moon occupied at birth. Uttara Phalguni is ruled by Sun. Below are the four padas with their starting sounds and some example names.
Uttara Phalguni padas and starting sounds
| Pada | Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Te |
| 2 | To |
| 3 | Pa |
| 4 | Pi |
Example Uttara Phalguni baby names
Boy names
Pankaj · Parth · Piyush
Girl names
Pari · Pihu · Palak
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 Phalguni means? Read about Uttara Phalguni nakshatra.
FAQ
Which letter should a Uttara Phalguni nakshatra baby's name start with?
Traditionally one of four sounds — Te, To, Pa, Pi — depending on the pada (quarter) of Uttara Phalguni the Moon was in at birth.
What are the four padas of Uttara Phalguni?
Uttara Phalguni has four padas: pada 1 Te, pada 2 To, pada 3 Pa, pada 4 Pi.
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.