Babies born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha traditionally receive a name that begins with the sound of their birth pada: Bhu, Dha, Pha. Not sure of the pada? Enter the birth date and time in our free Baby Name Finder and it works out the exact nakshatra and pada for you.
Pada 1: names starting with Bhu (Sagittarius Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvan | भुवन | Boy | The world |
| Bhupendra | भूपेन्द्र | Boy | King of kings |
| Bhushan | भूषण | Boy | Ornament |
| Bhumi | भूमि | Girl | Earth |
| Bhumika | भूमिका | Girl | Role; the earth |
Pada 2: names starting with Dha (Sagittarius Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv | ध्रुव | Boy | Pole star |
| Dhairya | धैर्य | Boy | Patience |
| Dharmesh | धर्मेश | Boy | Lord of dharma |
| Dhanush | धनुष | Boy | Bow |
| Dhaval | धवल | Boy | White, pure |
| Dhara | धरा | Girl | Earth |
| Dhriti | धृति | Girl | Courage, patience |
| Dharini | धारिणी | Girl | Earth |
Pada 3: names starting with Pha (Sagittarius Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalgun | फाल्गुन | Boy | A Hindu month; Arjuna |
| Phalguni | फाल्गुनी | Girl | Born in Phalgun; a nakshatra |
Pada 4: names starting with Dha (Sagittarius Rashi)
| Name | Hindi | For | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv | ध्रुव | Boy | Pole star |
| Dhairya | धैर्य | Boy | Patience |
| Dharmesh | धर्मेश | Boy | Lord of dharma |
| Dhanush | धनुष | Boy | Bow |
| Dhaval | धवल | Boy | White, pure |
| Dhara | धरा | Girl | Earth |
| Dhriti | धृति | Girl | Courage, patience |
| Dharini | धारिणी | Girl | Earth |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which letters are lucky for Purva Ashadha Nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra names begin with Bhu, Dha, Pha: one sound for each of its four padas.
How do I know my baby's pada in Purva Ashadha?
The pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the free Astronik Baby Name Finder with the birth date and time, or ask the family priest who prepares the Kundli.