Phalgunफाल्गुन
Phālguna · traditionally used for boys
“Born under Uttara-Phālgunī; the lunar month”
Epithet of Arjuna born under Uttara-Phālgunī asterism; lunar month Phālguna (Feb-Mar).
Starting sound and where it falls
Phalgun begins with Phaa — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Phaa open Purva Ashadha pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Arjuna (= Phālguna).
Cultural context
Recalls Arjuna's birth star and the spring lunar month of Phalguna.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Phalgun mean?
Phalgun (Phālguna) is attested as “Born under Uttara-Phālgunī; the lunar month.” Epithet of Arjuna born under Uttara-Phālgunī asterism; lunar month Phālguna (Feb-Mar).
Which nakshatra sound does Phalgun fit?
Phalgun begins with the sound Phaa, which opens Purva Ashadha pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Phalgun a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Phalgun is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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