Baby names by nakshatra

Purva Phalguni nakshatra baby names

A child born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni traditionally receives a name beginning with “Mo”, “Ta”, “Ti”, “Tu”, depending on the pada. Purva Phalguni is presided over by Bhaga and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, linked with pleasure, creativity, rest.

SyllablesMo · Ta · Ti · Tu
RashiLeo
Names listed5830 boys · 28 girls

Syllable of each pada

PadaSyllableRashiBoy namesGirl names
1MoLeo (Simha)85
2TaLeo (Simha)1111
3TiLeo (Simha)67
4TuLeo (Simha)55

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Pada 1: names starting with “Mo”

Boy names (8)

NameMeaning
Mohakattractive, charming
Mohancharming; Krishna
Mohitenchanted, charmed
Mohnisha name of Krishna
Mokshspiritual liberation
Moksha (unisex)spiritual liberation
Monishlord of the mind
Motilala pearl

Girl names (5)

NameMeaning
Mohanaattractive, charming
Mohinienchanting, captivating
Mohitacharmed, delighted
Moksha (unisex)spiritual liberation
Mornithe peahen

Pada 2: names starting with “Ta”

Boy names (11)

NameMeaning
Tanayson, beloved child
Tanishambition, aspiration
Tanmayabsorbed, engrossed
Tanujson, beloved child
Tapanthe Sun
Tapaspenance, austerity
Tarakprotector, guardian
Tarakeshlord of stars
Taranraft; heaven
Taranga wave
Tarunyoung, youthful

Girl names (11)

NameMeaning
Tamasaa river of the Ramayana
Tanujabeloved daughter
Tanushreebeautiful and graceful
Tanvidelicate, slender
Tanyabeloved daughter
Tapasyadevotion, dedication
Taptia river
Taraa star
Taranginiriver, full of waves
Tarinisaviour; Durga
Tarunayoung woman

Pada 3: names starting with “Ti”

Boy names (6)

NameMeaning
Tilaksacred mark
Tirthholy place
Tribhuvanthree worlds
Trilokthree worlds
Trinathlord of the three worlds
TrivikramVishnu, of three steps

Girl names (7)

NameMeaning
Tilottamaa celestial dancer
Tishajoy, delight
Tithilunar day
Titikshapatience, endurance
Tripticontentment, satisfaction
Trishathirst, longing
Trivenimeeting of three rivers

Pada 4: names starting with “Tu”

Boy names (5)

NameMeaning
Tuhinsnow, frost
Tukarama poet-saint of Maharashtra
Tulsidasdevotee and poet
Tusharfrost, cool dew
Tushitcontent, satisfied

Girl names (5)

NameMeaning
Tuhinadew drops
Tulikaan artist’s paintbrush
Tulsiholy basil
Tungaa sacred southern river
Tushtisatisfaction, contentment

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Tradition also allows any syllable of the Rashi: see Leo (Simha) Rashi names. Neighbouring nakshatras: Magha · Uttara Phalguni · all nakshatras. Read more about Purva Phalguni nakshatra.