Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
ఉత్తరాషాఢ (उत्तराषाढा)Nakshatra #21 of 27 · 26°40' Dhanus – 10°00' Makara (Sagittarius-Capricorn) · Ruled by Surya (Sun)
Baby Name Letters (Akshara)
If a child is born under Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, the traditional starting syllable for the name depends on the pada (quarter) the moon was in at birth:
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About Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Principled, lasting, victorious. Slow, steady winners whose accomplishments endure; ethical leaders and patient builders of legacy. Bear responsibility well; achieve final, durable success.
Best Activities for Uttara Ashadha
Uttara Ashadha is considered auspicious (the latter victory) for the following activities:
- Coronation
- Marriage
- Long-term endeavors
- Founding institutions
Mythology & Significance
In the Vedic narrative, the 27 nakshatras are wives of Chandra (Moon) — daughters of Daksha Prajapati. Uttara Ashadha's presiding deity is Vishvedevas, the cosmic principle whose qualities natives of this nakshatra most strongly express. The symbol "Elephant tusk, small bed" encapsulates the energy: meditate on it to access this nakshatra's blessing.
Marriage Compatibility (Ashtakoota)
In Vedic marriage matching, Uttara Ashadha's qualifying characteristics are:
- Gana: Manushya (compatibility checked against partner's gana)
- Yoni: Mongoose (male - has no pair) (compatibility checked against partner's yoni)
- Nadi: Determined by the nakshatra's position in the cycle (Adi/Madhya/Antya)
- Rashi: 26°40' Dhanus – 10°00' Makara (compatibility checked against partner's moon sign)
Use our free Ashtakoota Guna Milan calculator for full 36-point compatibility analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha (ఉత్తరాషాఢ) is the 21th of the 27 nakshatras. Symbol: Elephant tusk, small bed. Ruling deity: Vishvedevas (the ten universal gods). Span: 26°40' Dhanus – 10°00' Makara (Sagittarius-Capricorn). Quality: Auspicious (the latter victory).
What is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Surya (Sun) rules Uttara Ashadha nakshatra per the Vimshottari dasha system. Natives born under Uttara Ashadha experience Surya (Sun)'s mahadasha effects most prominently.
What are baby name letters (akshara) for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
For naming a child born under Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, the four traditional starting letters (one per pada) are: Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. The specific letter depends on which pada (quarter) of the nakshatra the moon was in at birth.
What is the gana of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is classified as Manushya gana. In marriage matching (Ashtakoota), gana compatibility carries 6 of 36 points — Manushya gana is best matched with same Manushya or compatible classification.
What is the yoni of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
The yoni (animal symbol) of Uttara Ashadha is Mongoose (male - has no pair). In yoni koota marriage matching, animal pairs are evaluated for natural friendship vs natural enmity (4 of 36 points).
Browse All 27 Nakshatras
అశ్విని2. Bharani
భరణి3. Krittika
కృత్తిక4. Rohini
రోహిణి5. Mrigashira
మృగశిర6. Ardra
ఆర్ద్ర7. Punarvasu
పునర్వసు8. Pushya
పుష్యమి9. Ashlesha
ఆశ్లేష10. Magha
మఖ11. Purva Phalguni
పూర్వ ఫల్గుని12. Uttara Phalguni
ఉత్తర ఫల్గుని13. Hasta
హస్త14. Chitra
చిత్త15. Swati
స్వాతి16. Vishakha
విశాఖ17. Anuradha
అనురాధ18. Jyeshtha
జ్యేష్ఠ19. Mula
మూల20. Purva Ashadha
పూర్వాషాఢ21. Uttara Ashadha
ఉత్తరాషాఢ22. Shravana
శ్రవణం23. Dhanishta
ధనిష్ఠ24. Shatabhisha
శతభిషం25. Purva Bhadrapada
పూర్వ భాద్రపద26. Uttara Bhadrapada
ఉత్తర భాద్రపద27. Revati
రేవతి
All nakshatra data sourced from Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra (BPHS), Phaladeepika, and Saravali. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma (Jyotisha Visharada, M.A. Sanskrit). For personalized analysis based on your janma nakshatra, please consult a qualified astrologer.