Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra takes a name that begins with Bhe, Bho, Ja or Ji, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 69 names with their meanings: 38 for boys, 30 for girls and 1 that serve either.
Uttara Ashadha wins the lasting victory through patience and principle. Names of the Sun, of leadership and of steady virtue fit the nakshatra. Ja in pada 3 gives the long list; the first pada is in Sagittarius and the rest in Capricorn.
| Lord | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Vishvadevas, the universal gods |
| Symbol | an elephant’s tusk |
| Moon sign | Sagittarius (pada 1) and Capricorn (padas 2 to 4) |
| Naming syllables | Bhe (भे) for pada 1; Bho (भो) for pada 2; Ja (जा) for pada 3; Ji (जी) for pada 4 |
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Pada 1: names beginning with Bhe (भे)
Pada 1 of Uttara Ashadha lies in Sagittarius. 3 names begin with Bhe: 1 for boys and 2 for girls.
Boy names starting with Bhe
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Bhairav | भैरव | fearsomeA fierce form of Shiva |
Girl names starting with Bhe
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Bhaimi | भैमी | daughter of BhimaA name of Damayanti, wife of Nala |
| Bhairavi | भैरवी | fearsome goddessA form of Durga; also a raga |
Pada 2: names beginning with Bho (भो)
Pada 2 of Uttara Ashadha lies in Capricorn. 4 names begin with Bho: 4 for boys and 0 for girls.
Boy names starting with Bho
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Bhoj | भोज | name of a famous kingKing Bhoja of Malwa, patron of learning |
| Bhojraj | भोजराज | king BhojaScholar king Bhoja of Malwa; also husband of Mirabai |
| Bhola | भोला | innocent, simpleBholanath is a name of Shiva |
| Bholanath | भोलानाथ | the simple and kind lord, Shiva |
Girl names starting with Bho
No common name begins with this syllable. The other padas below and the Moon sign letters serve instead.
Pada 3: names beginning with Ja (जा)
Pada 3 of Uttara Ashadha lies in Capricorn. 50 names begin with Ja: 27 for boys and 24 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ja
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Gyan | ज्ञान | knowledgeStarts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya |
| Gyanendra | ज्ञानेन्द्र | lord of knowledgeStarts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya. Common in Nepal |
| Gyanesh | ज्ञानेश | lord of knowledgeStarts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya |
| Gyaneshwar | ज्ञानेश्वर | lord of knowledgeStarts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya. Marathi saint Dnyaneshwar |
| Jabali | जाबालि | name of a rishiPriest at the court of Dasharatha in the Ramayana |
| Jagannath | जगन्नाथ | lord of the worldA name of Vishnu, worshipped at Puri |
| Jagat | जगत् | the worldCommon in Nepal |
| Jagdish | जगदीश | lord of the world |
| Jagjivan | जगजीवन | life of the world |
| Jagmohan | जगमोहन | enchanter of the worldA name of Krishna |
| Jahnu | जह्नु | name of a rishiRishi who swallowed the Ganga and released her |
| Jaipal | जयपाल | protector of victory |
| Jalaj | जलज | born in water, lotus |
| Jamadagni | जमदग्नि | name of a rishiFather of Parashurama; one of the Saptarishi |
| Janak | जनक | fatherKing of Mithila, father of Sita |
| Janamejaya | जनमेजय | one who makes people trembleSon of Parikshit in the Mahabharata |
| Janardan | जनार्दन | one who moves peopleA name of Vishnu |
| Jatin | जतिन | asceticForm of Yatin, common in Bengal and North India |
| Jayadev | जयदेव | god of victoryPoet of the Gita Govinda |
| Jayant | जयन्त | victoriousSon of Indra |
| Jayaprakash | जयप्रकाश | light of victory |
| Jayaram | जयराम | victorious Rama |
| Jaydeep | जयदीप | lamp of victory |
| Jayendra | जयेन्द्र | lord of victory |
| Jayesh | जयेश | lord of victory |
| Jwala | ज्वाला | flamefor a boy or a girlUsed for boys in Nepal |
| Jwalant | ज्वलन्त | blazing, bright |
Girl names starting with Ja
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Gyanada | ज्ञानदा | giver of knowledgeStarts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya. A name of Saraswati |
| Gyaneshwari | ज्ञानेश्वरी | goddess of knowledgeStarts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya. A name of Saraswati |
| Gyankumari | ज्ञानकुमारी | maiden of knowledgeCommon in Nepal. Starts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya |
| Gyanvati | ज्ञानवती | learned womanStarts with ज्ञ, pronounced gya |
| Jabala | जबाला | mother of the sage SatyakamaPraised for her truthfulness in the Chandogya Upanishad |
| Jagadamba | जगदम्बा | mother of the worldA name of Durga |
| Jagaddhatri | जगद्धात्री | sustainer of the worldA form of Durga |
| Jagriti | जागृति | awakening |
| Jahnavi | जाह्नवी | daughter of JahnuA name of the Ganga |
| Jalaja | जलजा | born in water, lotusA name of Lakshmi |
| Jambavati | जाम्बवती | daughter of JambavanA wife of Krishna |
| Jamuna | जमुना | the river YamunaCommon in Nepal |
| Janakdulari | जनकदुलारी | beloved daughter of JanakaA name of Sita. Used in Mithila and Nepal |
| Janaki | जानकी | daughter of JanakaA name of Sita |
| Janani | जननी | mother |
| Japa | जपा | China rose, hibiscus |
| Jaya | जया | victoryA name of Durga |
| Jayalakshmi | जयलक्ष्मी | goddess of victoryA form of Lakshmi |
| Jayamala | जयमाला | garland of victory |
| Jayanti | जयन्ती | victoriousA name of Durga |
| Jayaprada | जयप्रदा | giver of victory |
| Jayashree | जयश्री | goddess of victory |
| Jayita | जयिता | victorious |
| Jwala | ज्वाला | flamefor a boy or a girlUsed for boys in Nepal |
Pada 4: names beginning with Ji (जी)
Pada 4 of Uttara Ashadha lies in Capricorn. 12 names begin with Ji: 7 for boys and 5 for girls.
Boy names starting with Ji
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Jeet | जीत | victory |
| Jeevan | जीवन | lifeNepali spelling: Jiwan |
| Jimutvahan | जीमूतवाहन | one whose vehicle is the cloudSelf sacrificing prince of the Nagananda, worshipped in Jitiya vrat of Mithila and Nepal |
| Jishnu | जिष्णु | victoriousA name of Arjuna and Vishnu |
| Jitendra | जितेन्द्र | conqueror of the senses |
| Jitesh | जितेश | lord of victory |
| Jivraj | जीवराज | lord of living beings |
Girl names starting with Ji
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Jigisha | जिगीषा | desire to win |
| Jigyasa | जिज्ञासा | desire to know |
| Jijivisha | जिजीविषा | will to live |
| Jivika | जीविका | livelihood |
| Jiya | जिया | heart, life |
When the pada syllable gives no name
The pada syllable is the classical choice. If no name with that sound feels right, the other three syllables of Uttara Ashadha come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Sagittarius (pada 1) names begin with Y, Bh, Dh, Ph; Capricorn (padas 2 to 4) names begin with Bh, J, Kh, G. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and horoscope matching and use another name every day.
Questions about Uttara Ashadha nakshatra names
What letters are used for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra baby names?
Uttara Ashadha has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Bhe (भे) for pada 1, Bho (भो) for pada 2, Ja (जा) for pada 3, Ji (जी) for pada 4. The pada the Moon occupied at birth gives the syllable the name begins with.
How do I find the pada of my baby's Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The Moon crosses one pada in about six hours, so the birth time decides it. Enter the birth date, time and place in the Baby Name Calculator on this site and it names the nakshatra, the pada and the syllable.
Which Moon sign does Uttara Ashadha nakshatra belong to?
Uttara Ashadha lies in Sagittarius (pada 1) and Capricorn (padas 2 to 4). The Moon sign letters are Sagittarius: Y, Bh, Dh, Ph and Capricorn: Bh, J, Kh, G, and a family that names by rashi rather than by pada chooses from these.
Can I choose a name from another pada of Uttara Ashadha?
Yes. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so a name from any pada of Uttara Ashadha still matches the birth star. The pada syllable is the first choice, the other three padas come next, and the Moon sign letters are the widest net.
How many Uttara Ashadha nakshatra names are on this page?
69 names with meanings: 38 for boys, 30 for girls and 1 for either. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
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