Vedic Baby Names · Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Baby Names for Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तर भाद्रपद) Nakshatra
Names starting with Du, Tha, Jha, Da are auspicious for babies born in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra. Pada-wise letter assignments are grounded in the Vedic naming tradition (Akshara) — verified by the Ishvaram engine.
Baby names for Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तर भाद्रपद) nakshatra traditionally begin with the syllables Du, Tha, Jha, Da — one for each of its four padas. The pada of the Moon at the exact birth time selects the starting letter. Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by saturn with deity Ahir Budhnya, and carries manushya gana.
Number
26
Rashi
meen
Ruler
saturn
Gana
manushya
Pada-wise Starting Letters
Each nakshatra has 4 padas (quarters), each with its own starting Sanskrit syllable. Choose the pada matching your baby's exact birth time:
Pada 1
Du
Pada 2
Tha
Pada 3
Jha
Pada 4
Da
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Baby Names (55)
Traditional Sanskrit-origin names for each Uttara Bhadrapada starting syllable, with meanings. For names ranked by numerology fit to an exact birth time, use the calculator.
Names starting with Du
Durga दुर्गा
Invincible goddess · female
Dulari दुलारी
Dear, beloved · female
Dushala दुःशला
Kaurava princess in Mahabharata · female
Durjay दुर्जय
Difficult to conquer · male
Durvi दुर्वी
Sacred grass · female
Durgadevi दुर्गादेवी
Goddess Durga · female
Durvish दुर्विष
Anti-poison, healer · male
Durgam दुर्गम
Inaccessible, difficult to reach · male
Duhita दुहिता
Daughter · female
Durgadatta दुर्गदत्त
Gift of Durga · male
Durjaya दुर्जया
Unconquerable woman · female
Durvin दुर्विन
Hard to attain · male
Durvesh दुर्वेश
Lord of sacred grass · male
Names starting with Tha
Thapar थापर
One who establishes · male
Thanuja थनुजा
Daughter · female
Thakshak थक्षक
Carpenter, serpent king · male
Thanu थानु
Body, self · male
Tharani थारणी
Earth, nourisher · female
Tharak थारक
Star, saviour · male
Thapas थपस
Austerity, penance · male
Thakorji ठाकोरजी
Beloved Lord Krishna · male
Thapish थपिष
Heating, warming · male
Thavish थविश
Strong, courageous · male
Thasvi थस्वी
Virtuous, radiant · female
Thapasvin थपस्विन
Ascetic, one who performs austerities · male
Thavani थवनी
Gentle, tender · female
Names starting with Jha
Jhanvi झान्वी
River Ganges · female
Jheel झील
Lake · female
Jharna झरना
Waterfall, spring · female
Jhankar झंकार
Musical sound, chime · female
Jhilmil झिलमिल
Sparkling, shimmering · female
Jhalak झलक
Glimpse, sparkle · female
Jharokha झरोखा
Window, balcony · male
Jharana झरना
Stream, spring · female
Jhanvika झान्विका
Daughter of Ganges · female
Jhankrit झंकृत
Resonating, vibrating · male
Jharesh झारेश
Lord of streams · male
Jhansi झांसी
Historic city of brave queen · female
Jhamela झमेला
Complex, entangled beauty · female
Jhaveri झवेरी
Jeweller, gemologist · male
Jhalari झालरी
Fringe, ornamental · female
Jhilika झिलिका
Glittering, sparkling · female
Jharoka झरोका
Ornate window · male
Jhalkari झलकारी
Resemblance, brave warrior queen · female
Jhilam झिलम
River, glistening water · female
Names starting with Da
Damodar दामोदर
Lord Krishna (rope around waist) · male
Datta दत्ता
Given, granted · male
Dattareya दत्तात्रेय
Son of Atri, incarnation of trinity · male
Dashak दशक
Decade, ten · male
Dayasagar दयासागर
Ocean of compassion · male
Darshana दर्शना
Vision, philosophy · female
Dattatrey दत्तात्रेय
Son of Atri sage · male
Dayamay दयामय
Full of compassion · male
Dakshin दक्षिण
South, skilful · male
Darpita दर्पिता
Proud, confident · female
Pada, Navamsha & Pada Lord Details
Beyond the starting syllable, each pada of Uttara Bhadrapada maps to a navamsha (D9) rashi with its own lord. Pandits weigh the pada lord alongside the nakshatra ruler (saturn) when finalising a name in the Namkaran Sanskar:
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsha rashi | Pada lord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Du (दू) | Simha | Sun |
| Pada 2 | Tha (थ) | Kanya | Mercury |
| Pada 3 | Jha (झ) | Tula | Venus |
| Pada 4 | Da (ञ) | Vrishchik | Mars |
Nakshatra Significance
Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तर भाद्रपद) is the 26th nakshatra in the 27-nakshatra system. Its presiding deity is Ahir Budhnya, with saturn as the ruling graha. The symbol — Back of funeral cot/twin — characterises the qualities this nakshatra confers on those born under it.
The gana for Uttara Bhadrapada is manushya, used in Ashtakoota matching. The Nadi is madhya — same-Nadi marriages are traditionally avoided (Nadi Dosha), while different-Nadi pairings are considered ideal for health compatibility.
Uttara Bhadrapada spans 333.333°–346.667° of the zodiac and is classed as a fixed nakshatra of manushya nature. Classically it signifies depth, kundalini, wisdom, cosmic_serpent — themes elders often echo in the meaning of the name chosen for a Uttara Bhadrapada-born child.
Nadi & Gana — Matching Context for Uttara Bhadrapada Babies
Uttara Bhadrapada belongs to the Madhya (Pitta) Nadi. In Ashtakoota matching, a partner born in the same Nadi scores 0 of 8 in the Nadi koota (Nadi Dosha). The other Madhya-Nadi nakshatras a Uttara Bhadrapada-born traditionally checks against are: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta.
Its gana is manushya — shared with Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada. Gana describes innate temperament in the Gan koota (6 points), which is why elders often ask for the nakshatra, not just the rashi, when a match is discussed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the starting letters for Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra babies?
The four pada-wise starting letters for Uttara Bhadrapada are: Pada 1 → Du, Pada 2 → Tha, Pada 3 → Jha, Pada 4 → Da.
Which deity rules Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Ahir Budhnya is the presiding deity of Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तर भाद्रपद). The ruling planet is saturn, and the gana is manushya.
What is the symbol of Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Back of funeral cot/twin. Babies born in this nakshatra are traditionally associated with the qualities this symbol represents.
Which rashi (moon sign) does Uttara Bhadrapada fall under?
Uttara Bhadrapada falls under the meen rashi. The first pada starts at the rashi boundary; subsequent padas continue within the same rashi unless the nakshatra spans two signs.
What is the Nadi for Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra?
madhya Nadi. Used in Ashtakoota (Gun Milan) compatibility — couples should avoid the same Nadi for marriage matching.
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