Mula Nakshatra Baby Namesमूल
Mula is nakshatra 19 of the 27 birth stars used in traditional Indian naming. Its presiding deity is Nirriti and its ruling planet is Ketu. Its four padas fall in the Dhanu rashi, and each pada carries one traditional starting sound for a name.
The four padas and their starting sounds
Girl names for Mula
भव्याBhāvyāBhavya
Magnificent; grand
भावनाBhāvanāBhavna
Contemplation; positive intention
भाविकाBhavika
Well-disposed; emotional
भीमाBhīmāBhima
Fierce form of the Goddess
भाग्याBhāgyāBhagya
Fortune; luck personified
भक्तिBhakti
Devotion; loving attachment
भामिनीBhāminīBhamini
Beautiful, spirited woman
भार्गवीBhārgavīBhargavi
Daughter of Bhṛgu; Lakṣmī
Boy names for Mula
भाविन्Bhavin
Ever-becoming; eminent
भगवंतBhagwant
blessed, fortunate, divine
भार्गवBhargav
Descendant of Bhṛgu
भास्करBhāskaraBhaskar
Light-maker; the sun
भीमBhīmaBhim✶
Mighty; formidable; awe-inspiring
भीमसेनBhīmasenaBhimsen✶
Of formidable army; mighty warrior
योगेन्द्रYogendra
Chief among yogis
योगेशYogeśaYogesh
Lord of Yoga (variant)
A few recognizable examples from our reviewed collection — shown with the meaning each is attested with. ✶ marks a name with a cited verse. The reading for a birth is personal to its exact pada.
From the sources — Bhīṣma
भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिञ्जय: | अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च || 8||
There are personalities like yourself, Bheeshma, Karna, Kripa, Ashwatthama, Vikarn, and Bhurishrava, who are ever victorious in battle.
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture — this verse is shown exactly as attested.
Common questions
Which starting sounds are used for Mula nakshatra names?
Mula has four padas, and each pada is linked to one traditional starting sound: Ye, Yo, Bhaa, Bhee. A name is chosen to begin with the sound of the baby's exact pada.
How is the exact pada determined?
The pada comes from the Moon's sidereal position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — each nakshatra spans four padas, and the birth moment falls in exactly one of them. That is why the recorded birth time matters: a different time can fall in a different pada.
Are there both girl and boy names for Mula?
Yes — our reviewed collection carries both girl and boy names for Mula's sounds. The samples on this page show a few recognizable ones; the full reading is personal to the exact pada.
Where do the meanings come from?
Every meaning is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture. Names with a ✶ marker carry a verbatim verse citation; the others are attested by dictionary entry.
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