Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Baby Names for Boys and Girls
A child born with the Moon in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra takes a name that begins with Te, To, Pa or Pi, one syllable for each pada. This page lists 128 names with their meanings: 70 for boys, 56 for girls and 2 that serve either.
Uttara Phalguni children keep their word and make friends for life. Names of the Sun, of loyalty and of generosity match the nakshatra. The first pada is in Leo, the other three in Virgo, and Pa in pada 3 carries most of the list.
| Lord | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aryaman, the god of contracts and friendship |
| Symbol | the back legs of a bed |
| Moon sign | Leo (pada 1) and Virgo (padas 2 to 4) |
| Naming syllables | Te (टे) for pada 1; To (टो) for pada 2; Pa (पा) for pada 3; Pi (पी) for pada 4 |
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Pada 1: names beginning with Te (टे)
Pada 1 of Uttara Phalguni lies in Leo. 2 names begin with Te: 2 for boys and 0 for girls.
Boy names starting with Te
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Less common names | ||
| Tek | टेक | support, firm resolveMainly used in Nepal, as Tek Bahadur or Tek Nath |
| Teknath | टेकनाथ | the lord as supportMainly used in Nepal |
Girl names starting with Te
No common name begins with this syllable. The other padas below and the Moon sign letters serve instead.
Pada 2: names beginning with To (टो)
Pada 2 of Uttara Phalguni lies in Virgo. No common name begins with To. Take a name from another pada of Uttara Phalguni, or from the Virgo letters T, P, Sh, N, Th.
Pada 3: names beginning with Pa (पा)
Pada 3 of Uttara Phalguni lies in Virgo. 100 names begin with Pa: 54 for boys and 47 for girls.
Boy names starting with Pa
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Padmanabh | पद्मनाभ | lotus navelledA name of Vishnu |
| Palash | पलाश | flame of the forest tree |
| Pallav | पल्लव | sprout, new leaf |
| Pandurang | पाण्डुरङ्ग | pale white in colourA name of Vitthal of Pandharpur |
| Panini | पाणिनि | descendant of PaninAncient grammarian of Sanskrit |
| Pankaj | पङ्कज | lotus, born of mud |
| Pannalal | पन्नालाल | emerald |
| Parag | पराग | pollen |
| Parakram | पराक्रम | valour, courage |
| Parameshwar | परमेश्वर | supreme lord |
| Paramvir | परमवीर | supreme hero |
| Paras | पारस | touchstone |
| Parashar | पराशर | name of a Vedic sageSage, father of Vyasa |
| Parashuram | परशुराम | Rama with the axeSixth avatar of Vishnu |
| Paresh | परेश | supreme lord |
| Parijat | पारिजात | coral jasmine, a heavenly tree |
| Parikshit | परिक्षित् | extending all aroundGrandson of Arjuna in the Mahabharata. Hindi spelling: परीक्षित |
| Parimal | परिमल | fragrance |
| Paritosh | परितोष | satisfaction, delight |
| Parmanand | परमानन्द | supreme bliss |
| Parth | पार्थ | son of PrithaA name of Arjuna |
| Pashupati | पशुपति | lord of creaturesA name of Shiva; Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu |
| Patanjali | पतञ्जलि | name of a sageAuthor of the Yoga Sutras |
| Pavak | पावक | fire, purifierA name of Agni |
| Pawan | पवन | wind, purifierThe wind god Vayu; common in Nepal |
| Prabal | प्रबल | strong, mighty |
| Prabhakar | प्रभाकर | maker of light, the sun |
| Prabhas | प्रभास | splendourSacred place near Somnath |
| Prabhat | प्रभात | dawn, morning |
| Prabhu | प्रभु | lord, master |
| Prabodh | प्रबोध | awakening, knowledge |
| Pradeep | प्रदीप | lamp, lightNepali spelling: Pradip |
| Pradyumna | प्रद्युम्न | very mightySon of Krishna and Rukmini |
| Praful | प्रफुल्ल | blooming, cheerful |
| Prajapati | प्रजापति | lord of creaturesA name of Brahma |
| Prajwal | प्रज्वल | blazing, shining |
| Prakash | प्रकाश | light, brightnessCommon in Nepal |
| Prakhar | प्रखर | sharp, keen |
| Pramod | प्रमोद | joy, delightCommon in Nepal |
| Pranav | प्रणव | the sacred syllable Om |
| Pranay | प्रणय | love, affection |
| Pranesh | प्राणेश | lord of life |
| Pranjal | प्राञ्जल | straightforward, honestfor a boy or a girl |
| Pranshu | प्रांशु | tall |
| Prasad | प्रसाद | grace, blessed offeringCommon in Nepal |
| Prasanna | प्रसन्न | clear, pleased, cheerful |
| Prashant | प्रशान्त | calm, tranquil |
| Prasun | प्रसून | flower, blossom |
| Pratap | प्रताप | glory, valour |
| Pratik | प्रतीक | symbol, sign |
| Pratyush | प्रत्यूष | dawn, daybreak |
| Pravesh | प्रवेश | entrance |
| Pravin | प्रवीण | skilful, expertNepali spelling: Prabin |
| Prayag | प्रयाग | place of sacrificeSacred river confluence at Prayagraj |
Girl names starting with Pa
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Padma | पद्मा | lotusA name of Lakshmi |
| Padmaja | पद्मजा | born of a lotusA name of Lakshmi |
| Padmakshi | पद्माक्षी | lotus eyed |
| Padmavati | पद्मावती | full of lotusesA name of Lakshmi |
| Padmini | पद्मिनी | lotus pond; lotus like woman |
| Palak | पलक | eyelid |
| Pallavi | पल्लवी | young leaves, sprouts |
| Pampa | पम्पा | name of a sacred lakeLake near Kishkindha in the Ramayana |
| Panchali | पाञ्चाली | princess of PanchalaA name of Draupadi |
| Panchami | पञ्चमी | fifth day of the lunar fortnight |
| Pankhuri | पंखुरी | flower petal |
| Panna | पन्ना | emeraldCommon in Nepal |
| Parameshwari | परमेश्वरी | supreme goddessA name of Durga |
| Paramita | पारमिता | perfectionThe perfections of Buddhist teaching |
| Paridhi | परिधि | circle, boundary |
| Parinita | परिणीता | married; brought to completion |
| Parul | पारुल | a flowering tree |
| Parvati | पार्वती | daughter of the mountainConsort of Shiva; Nepali spelling: Parbati |
| Pavani | पावनी | purifyingA name of the Ganga |
| Pavitra | पवित्रा | pure, holy |
| Payal | पायल | anklet |
| Prabha | प्रभा | light, radiance |
| Prabhavati | प्रभावती | luminousWife of Pradyumna |
| Prachi | प्राची | the east |
| Pragati | प्रगति | progress |
| Pragya | प्रज्ञा | wisdom, understanding |
| Prajakta | प्राजक्ता | night jasmineMarathi name for night jasmine |
| Prakriti | प्रकृति | nature |
| Pramila | प्रमीला | name of a warrior queenQueen who married Arjuna in later Mahabharata tales; common in Nepal |
| Pramodini | प्रमोदिनी | joyful |
| Pranati | प्रणति | bowing, salutation |
| Pranita | प्रणीता | consecrated, led forward |
| Pranjal | प्राञ्जल | straightforward, honestfor a boy or a girl |
| Pranjali | प्राञ्जलि | hands joined in salutation |
| Prapti | प्राप्ति | attainment |
| Prarthana | प्रार्थना | prayer |
| Prashansa | प्रशंसा | praise |
| Prashanti | प्रशान्ति | peace, calm |
| Prashasti | प्रशस्ति | praise, eulogy |
| Prasiddhi | प्रसिद्धि | fame, success |
| Pratibha | प्रतिभा | intelligence, genius |
| Pratigya | प्रतिज्ञा | promise, vow |
| Pratiksha | प्रतीक्षा | expectation, waiting |
| Pratima | प्रतिमा | image, likeness |
| Pratishtha | प्रतिष्ठा | status, firm foundationCommon in Nepal |
| Pratyasha | प्रत्याशा | hope, expectationUsed in Nepal |
| Pratyusha | प्रत्यूषा | dawn, daybreak |
Pada 4: names beginning with Pi (पी)
Pada 4 of Uttara Phalguni lies in Virgo. 26 names begin with Pi: 16 for boys and 11 for girls.
Boy names starting with Pi
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Pinaki | पिनाकी | bearer of the bow PinakaA name of Shiva |
| Pingal | पिङ्गल | tawny, reddish brownAncient author of a work on Sanskrit metre |
| Pitambar | पीताम्बर | wearing yellow garmentsA name of Krishna |
| Piyush | पीयूष | nectar, amrita |
| Pritam | प्रीतम | most beloved |
| Prithu | पृथु | broad, greatAncient king after whom the earth is called Prithvi |
| Prithvi | पृथ्वी | the earthPrithvi Narayan Shah, founder of modern Nepal |
| Prithviraj | पृथ्वीराज | king of the earth |
| Prithvish | पृथ्वीश | lord of the earth |
| Pritish | प्रीतीश | lord of loveAlso spelled Pritesh |
| Priyadarshan | प्रियदर्शन | pleasant to look at |
| Priyam | प्रियम् | dear, belovedfor a boy or a girl |
| Priyank | प्रियङ्क | dear, belovedCommon in Gujarat |
| Priyansh | प्रियांश | part of the beloved |
| Priyavrat | प्रियव्रत | fond of vowsSon of Svayambhuva Manu |
| Priyesh | प्रियेश | lord of the beloved |
Girl names starting with Pi
| Name | Devanagari | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Piya | पिया | beloved |
| Piyali | पियाली | the piyal treeBengali name |
| Piyusha | पीयूषा | nectarFeminine form of Piyush, used in Maharashtra |
| Preeti | प्रीति | love, joyA wife of Kamadeva; Nepali spelling: Priti |
| Pritha | पृथा | name of KuntiMother of the Pandavas |
| Pritilata | प्रीतिलता | creeper of love |
| Priya | प्रिया | beloved, dear |
| Priyadarshini | प्रियदर्शिनी | pleasant to look at |
| Priyam | प्रियम् | dear, belovedfor a boy or a girl |
| Priyamvada | प्रियंवदा | sweet spokenFriend of Shakuntala |
| Priyanka | प्रियङ्का | dear, beloved |
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 Phalguni come next, since all four belong to the same birth star. The widest net is the Moon sign: Leo (pada 1) names begin with M, T; Virgo (padas 2 to 4) names begin with T, P, Sh, N, Th. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and horoscope matching and use another name every day.
Questions about Uttara Phalguni nakshatra names
What letters are used for Uttara Phalguni nakshatra baby names?
Uttara Phalguni has four naming syllables, one for each pada: Te (टे) for pada 1, To (टो) for pada 2, Pa (पा) for pada 3, Pi (पी) 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 Phalguni 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 Phalguni nakshatra belong to?
Uttara Phalguni lies in Leo (pada 1) and Virgo (padas 2 to 4). The Moon sign letters are Leo: M, T and Virgo: T, P, Sh, N, Th, and a family that names by rashi rather than by pada chooses from these.
Can I choose a name from another pada of Uttara Phalguni?
Yes. To gives almost no Sanskrit names, so a family whose child was born in that pada takes a name from another pada of Uttara Phalguni or from the Moon sign letters. All four syllables belong to the same nakshatra, so the name still matches the birth star.
How many Uttara Phalguni nakshatra names are on this page?
128 names with meanings: 70 for boys, 56 for girls and 2 for either. Common names come first in each list and the less common ones follow.
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