Name Profile

Bakasura

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bakasura.

Primary meaning

Crane demon

Pronunciation: bah-kah-SOO-rah

Profile summary

Name of a demon in the Mahabharata who took the form of a crane. Rarely used as a personal name due to negative connotations. The current meaning shown for this name is Crane demon. The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-kah-SOO-rah. It is listed alongside the related form Baka. Bakasura appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

Bakasura is currently cataloged under Sanskrit (hindu mythology) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Crane demon.

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Sanskrit (hindu mythology) origin.

Usage note

In this catalog, Bakasura is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Baka. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

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