What syllable should a Uttara Ashadha baby’s name start with?

The four padas of Uttara Ashadha carry the starting syllables Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. The pada is fixed by the Moon’s exact position at birth — use the finder to compute it from the birth date, time and city.

Which deity and gana does Uttara Ashadha belong to?

Uttara Ashadha is presided over by The Vishvadevas, the universal gods and belongs to the Manushya (human) gana. Its symbol is the an elephant’s tusk.

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Baby Names — Syllables Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji

Where Purva Ashadha wins early, Uttara Ashadha wins permanently. Ruled by the Sun and presided over by the Vishvadevas, it is the elephant’s unstoppable, unhurried walk to a victory that benefits everyone.

A child born while the Moon crosses Uttara Ashadha traditionally receives a name beginning with the syllable of their pada. Not sure of the pada? Compute it from the birth details →

Pada 1 — names beginning with “Bhe”

Bhairav — Shiva the awe-inspiring ♂

Pada 2 — names beginning with “Bho”

Bhola — the innocent one; Shiva ♂

Pada 3 — names beginning with “Ja”

Jay — victory ♂
Jaya — victorious goddess ♀
Janak — father of Sita; the philosopher-king ♂
Jagriti — awakening ♀

Pada 4 — names beginning with “Ji”

Jivan — life ♂
Jia — heart, beloved ♀
Jitendra — conqueror of the senses ♂

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A living cultural tradition, offered as heritage rather than rule — a name chosen with love fulfils the custom in every tradition.

Uttara Ashadha baby names

Pada 1 — names beginning with “Bhe”

Pada 2 — names beginning with “Bho”

Pada 3 — names beginning with “Ja”

Pada 4 — names beginning with “Ji”