Baby names by nakshatra
Mula nakshatra baby names
A child born with the Moon in Mula traditionally receives a name beginning with “Ye”, “Yo”, “Bha”, “Bhi”, depending on the pada. Mula is presided over by Nirriti and its symbol is the bunch of roots, linked with roots, investigation, letting go.
Syllable of each pada
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi | Boy names | Girl names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Yo | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 6 | 5 |
| 3 | Bha | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 11 | 12 |
| 4 | Bhi | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 3 | 0 |
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Pada 1: names starting with “Ye”
Very few names in common use begin with “Ye”. Families with this pada usually choose a name from another syllable of Mula or of Sagittarius Rashi, which tradition also accepts.
Pada 2: names starting with “Yo”
Boy names (6)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yodha | a warrior |
| Yogendra | lord of yoga |
| Yogesh | lord of yoga |
| Yogeshwar | a name of Krishna |
| Yogi | practitioner of yoga |
| Yogiraj | king of yogis |
Girl names (5)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yogini | practitioner of yoga |
| Yogita | enchanting, captivating |
| Yogmaya | divine illusion |
| Yojana | plan, arrangement |
| Yoshita | woman, lady |
Pada 3: names starting with “Bha”
Boy names (11)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bhagirath | brought Ganga to earth |
| Bhagyesh | lord of fortune |
| Bhanu | the Sun |
| Bharadwaj | a sage |
| Bharat | India; an ancient king |
| Bhargav | Shiva; a sage |
| Bhaskar | the Sun |
| Bhavesh | lord of existence |
| Bhavik | devoted, faithful |
| Bhavin | alive, full of life |
| Bhavya (unisex) | grand, magnificent |
Girl names (12)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bhagirathi | the Ganga |
| Bhagwati | the goddess |
| Bhagyashree | fortunate, lucky |
| Bhakti | devotion, dedication |
| Bhamini | lovely woman |
| Bhanumati | radiant and glowing |
| Bharati | a name of Saraswati |
| Bhargavi | a name of Lakshmi |
| Bhavani | a name of Parvati |
| Bhavika | cheerful, bright |
| Bhavna | feeling, emotion |
| Bhavya (unisex) | grand, magnificent |
Pada 4: names starting with “Bhi”
Boy names (3)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bhim | strong, powerful |
| Bhimsen | a name of Bhima |
| Bhishma | of a terrible vow |
Girl names (0)
No commonly used names start with this sound.
More names
Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Sagittarius (Dhanu) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Jyeshtha · Purva Ashadha · all nakshatras. Read more about Mula nakshatra.