What syllable starts baby names for Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Pada 3?

Baby names for Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Pada 3 start with the Vedic akshara Pa (पा in Devanagari). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20' arc of the zodiac — 3°20' to 6°40' Virgo — that this pada occupies. Traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony) selects the first sound of the child's name from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the moment of birth.

Which deity and planetary lord govern Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra?

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra is presided over by the deity Aryaman and ruled by the planet Sun. The Nakshatra's symbol is the Back legs of bed, Fig tree, and its traditional meaning is 'The Latter Reddish One'. In Pada 3 specifically, the pada element is Earth, its nature is Manushya, and its guna (fundamental quality) is Rajas. These attributes influence the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada.

Is Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Pada 3 auspicious for a baby name?

In Vedic tradition, the auspiciousness of a Nakshatra depends on multiple factors: the presiding deity, the ruling planet, the Pada's nature (Deva, Manushya, or Rakshasa), and the position of the Moon in the Pada at the child's exact birth time. Uttara Phalguni Pada 3 has a Manushya nature — Deva padas are considered divine and universally auspicious, Manushya padas are human-natured and balanced, and Rakshasa padas require careful Muhurta consultation. The most reliable check is to generate the child's full birth chart and verify no dosha (like Ganda Moola) needs a Shanti Puja before Namakarana.

How is the baby's Janma Nakshatra and Pada determined?

The Janma Nakshatra and Pada are determined by the exact sidereal longitude of the Moon at the moment of birth, converted to the caller's timezone. The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras of 13°20' each; each Nakshatra is further split into 4 Padas of 3°20' each — giving 108 Padas in total (the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition). The Moon's position falls in exactly one Pada, which determines the assigned akshara (syllable) — in this case, Pa for Uttara Phalguni Pada 3. Use the Nakshatrica birth chart tool with an accurate birth time to identify your child's exact Pada.

Do the names shown here work for both Vedic (Janma) and everyday (Vyavaharika) use?

Yes. The names listed for Uttara Phalguni Pada 3 are curated for both religious contexts (used in Sankalpa during pujas, in horoscope matching, and in Namakarana ceremonies) and everyday social use. Every name is traced to a Sanskrit or vernacular root — Vedic, Puranic, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu-Persian, or regional South Indian traditions where applicable — with meaning, origin, and etymology attached. You can filter by gender (male/female) to narrow the list, and click any name to see its full details including Hindi spelling and deity association where relevant.

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Names starting with Pa (पा)

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Name	Hindi Name	Gender	Meaning	Language	Origin	Popularity
Pranjal	प्रांजल	Male	Honest, sincere, upright; with folded palms	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Prasanna	प्रसन्न	Male	Happy, gracious; the cheerful one	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Prasun	प्रसून	Male	A flower, a blossom; the floral grace	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Pratham	प्रथम	Male	The first; the foremost	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Praveen	प्रवीण	Male	Skilled, accomplished, expert	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Prayagraj	प्रयागराज	Male	King of Prayag; the sacred confluence-city	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Pyarelal	प्यारेलाल	Male	The dearly beloved; the cherished red-jewel	Hindi	Hindi	60
Parijat	पारिजात	Female	The celestial Pārijāta tree; the divine flower	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Padmavati	पद्मावती	Female	Lotus-blessed; the lotus-goddess	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Pankhuri	पंखुड़ी	Female	A flower-petal; the tender, soft petal of a blossom	Hindi	Hindi	60
Paramita	परमिता	Female	Perfected virtue; the transcendent excellence	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Prachi	प्राची	Female	The east; the direction of the rising sun	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Parveen Sultana	परवीन सुल्ताना	Female	The Pleiades empress; classical singer	Urdu	Persian	60
Panchali	पांचाली	Female	Princess of Panchala; an epithet of Draupadi	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Pavitra	पवित्रा	Female	Pure, sacred; the consecrated one	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Parminder	परमिन्दर	Female	Lord/Lady of the supreme; the sovereign of paramount grace	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	60
Pragati	प्रगति	Female	Progress, advancement; forward grace	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Prabhjot	प्रभजोत	Female	Light of God; the divine radiance	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	60
Prarthana	प्रार्थना	Female	Prayer, supplication; the heart's plea	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Pratyusha	प्रत्यूषा	Female	The dawn; the first light of morning	Hindi	Sanskrit	60
Prabhpreet	प्रभप्रीत	Female	Love of God; the divinely-cherished	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	60
Paawan	पावन	Male	Pure, sacred, the purifier	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pallav	पल्लव	Male	A tender shoot, a new leaf; the budding one	Hindi, Tamil	Sanskrit	58
Parag	पराग	Male	Pollen of flowers; the floral dust	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Paramjeet	परमजीत	Male	Victory of the supreme; supreme conqueror	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	58
Parikshit	परीक्षित	Male	The tested one; King Parikshit of the Mahabharata	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Parimal	परिमल	Male	Fragrance; the sweet aroma	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Paritosh	परितोष	Male	Complete satisfaction; deep contentment, supreme joy	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pashupati	पशुपति	Male	Lord of beasts; the supreme epithet of Lord Shiva	Hindi, Nepali	Sanskrit	58
Patanjali	पतञ्जलि	Male	The supreme sage; author of the Yoga Sutras	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pavitr	पवित्र	Male	Pure, sacred, consecrated	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pawansut	पवनसुत	Male	Son of the wind-god; the supreme epithet of Hanuman	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Prabuddha	प्रबुद्ध	Male	The awakened one; enlightened, fully aware	Hindi, Bengali	Sanskrit	58
Prajapati	प्रजापति	Male	Lord of creatures; the creator-god, progenitor of all beings	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Prajwal	प्रज्वल	Male	Brilliant, glowing; the radiantly burning	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Prakhar	प्रखर	Male	Fierce, sharp, brilliant; the intensely radiant	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pratyush	प्रत्युष	Male	Dawn, daybreak; the early morning light	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Paridhi	परिधि	Female	Circumference; the bounded grace	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Parnika	पर्णिका	Female	Leafy; the green-leaved one	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Padmaja	पद्मजा	Female	Born of the lotus; an epithet of Lakshmi	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pavni	पावनी	Female	The pure one; the sanctifier	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pratima	प्रतिमा	Female	An image, a sacred form; the divine icon	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pranati	प्रणति	Female	A bow of reverence; salutation	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pranjali	प्रांजलि	Female	Joined-palms; salutation of folded hands	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pakhi	पाखी	Female	A bird; the winged grace	Bengali, Hindi	Bengali	58
Pratiksha	प्रतीक्षा	Female	Waiting, anticipation; the patient watch	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Prabhavati	प्रभावती	Female	The radiant lady; the splendid one	Hindi	Sanskrit	58
Pyari	प्यारी	Female	Beloved, dear; the cherished one	Hindi, Urdu	Hindi	58
Paramjeet	परमजीत	Female	Victory of the supreme; supreme conqueror	Punjabi, Hindi	Punjabi	58
Pranali	प्रणाली	Female	A flowing channel; tradition, methodology	Hindi, Marathi	Sanskrit	58

About Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Pada 3

The syllable and its origin

All Vedic baby names on this page begin with the akshara Pa (Devanagari: पा). This syllable is assigned to the specific 3°20′ arc of the sidereal zodiac — 3°20' to 6°40' Virgo — that Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Pada 3 occupies. In the traditional Namakarana (naming ceremony), the first sound of the child's Vedic name is selected from this akshara based on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. The 27 Nakshatras × 4 Padas each produce the 108 aksharas of the Vedic naming system — the same sacred 108 that appears throughout Vedic tradition (mala beads, deity names, Upanishads).

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra at a glance

Deity: Aryaman
Ruling planet: Sun
Symbol: Back legs of bed, Fig tree
Meaning: The Latter Reddish One
Sanskrit name: उत्तर फाल्गुनी

Uttara Phalguni represents patronage, contracts, and social responsibility. It signifies generosity, friendship, helpfulness, and the ability to create lasting partnerships.

Pada 3 attributes

Each Pada within a Nakshatra carries its own combination of element, nature, and guna. These attributes shape the character traits traditionally associated with children born under this exact Pada:

Sign: Virgo
Zodiac range: 3°20' to 6°40'
Element (tattva): Earth
Movability: Dual
Nature: Manushya — the human class, balanced and grounded — suited for householder life.
Guna: Rajas — the quality of activity, passion, and dynamism.
Shakti (power): Intellectual agreements

How to use this name list

Every name below is curated with its Sanskrit or vernacular root, meaning, origin (Hindu, Sikh Gurbani, Urdu, or regional), gender, and popularity indicator. Click any row to see the full detail card with etymology and deity associations where relevant. Filter by gender to narrow to boy or girl names, or view all. If you're selecting a name for a newborn's Namakarana ceremony, verify the Moon's exact Pada at birth using the birth chart tool first — even a few minutes' difference in birth time can shift the Pada.

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