God; lord; dispenser of fortune
Bhima
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bhima.
Mighty; terrible; fearful
Profile summary
From Sanskrit 'bhima' meaning 'mighty' or 'terrible.' Second of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, known for his great strength. Name also used in Southeast Asia. The current meaning shown for this name is Mighty; terrible; fearful. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BEE-mah. It is listed alongside the related form Bhīma. Bhima appears in boy naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bhima is currently cataloged under Sanskrit (hindu mythology) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Mighty; terrible; fearful.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Sanskrit (hindu mythology) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bhima is grouped as a unique boy name. Related form for this profile: Bhīma. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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