A baby boy with the Moon in Dhanu (Sagittarius) is named from the syllable of his birth nakshatra pada: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi (Mula), Bhu, Dha, Pha, Ḍha (Purva Ashadha) or Bhe (Uttara Ashadha, 1st pada). Popular choices include Yogesh, Bharat, Bhavesh, Bhushan, Dhairya and Dhanush.
Letters by nakshatra
| Nakshatra (pada) | Syllables | Example boy names |
|---|---|---|
| Mula (1–4) | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi | Yeshwant, Yogesh, Bharat, Bhavesh, Bhishma |
| Purva Ashadha (1–4) | Bhu, Dha, Pha, Ḍha | Bhushan, Bhupendra, Dhanush, Dhairya, Phalgun |
| Uttara Ashadha (1st pada) | Bhe | Rare — few common names start with Bhe |
The syllable comes from the pada of the nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth — find it with the nakshatra calculator or the baby name finder.
Names with meanings
- Yeshwant — glorious
- Yogesh — lord of yoga
- Bharat — the name of India; one who is cherished
- Bhavesh — lord of the world
- Bhishma — one of firm vow
- Bhushan — ornament
- Bhupendra — king
- Dhanush — bow
- Dhairya — patience
- Phalgun — a name of Arjuna
Notes for parents
- Dhanu is ruled by Jupiter; names with wise, generous meanings are traditionally liked.
- Mula is a Gandmool nakshatra — a Mula birth usually has a shanti puja on the 27th day; see Gandmool dosh.
- The naming ceremony (namkaran) is traditionally on the 11th or 12th day after birth.
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Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Dhanu Rashi?
Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Ḍha and Bhe.
Which nakshatras are in Dhanu Rashi?
Mula, Purva Ashadha and the 1st pada of Uttara Ashadha.
Do names have to start with Jupiter letters?
No. The letter comes from the birth nakshatra pada, not from the sign lord.
Is a Mula birth a problem?
No, but tradition advises a Gandmool shanti puja.
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