Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Bhishma

“Formidable or terrible”

About the name Bhishma

Meaning
Formidable or terrible
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
B
Name number
6

Numerology of Bhishma

Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Bhishma

Mula

Naming syllable “Bhi” · ruled by Ketu

Pada 1234
Moon signDhanu (Sagittarius)
DeityNirriti, goddess of dissolution
SymbolA bunch of roots

Truth seeking and investigative. Traditionally linked with getting to the root of things and a strong inner drive.

All Mula names
Bhishma starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Bhishma

What does the name Bhishma mean?

Bhishma means "Formidable or terrible" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Bhishma a boy or a girl name?

Bhishma is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Bhishma match?

The name Bhishma starts with the syllable "Bhi", which is a naming syllable of Mula nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Bhishma?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Bhishma adds up to 6. Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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