Bhima

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Pronounced BHEE-mah /ˈbi.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Bhima, 'terrible; awesome; the formidable one'; the mighty, immensely strong second Pandava brother of the Mahabharata; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Terrible; awesome; formidable: Bhima is a Hindu hero. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'BHEE-mah'). We note the myth.

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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Bhima, 'terrible; awesome; the formidable one'; the mighty, immensely strong second Pandava brother of the Mahabharata; we note the myth

History & Origin

Bhima comes from the Sanskrit Bhima, 'terrible; awesome; the formidable one'; the mighty second Pandava brother (we note the myth). A bold, classic name (said 'BHEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-formidable-one at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Bhima is 'terrible; awesome; the formidable one' in Sanskrit — the mighty, immensely strong second Pandava brother of the Mahabharata — a bold, storied name (we note the myth; said 'BHEE-mah').

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References — Bhima — Hindu mythology; hero

Variations

Bheema

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bhima mean?

Bhima is Sanskrit for 'terrible; awesome; the formidable one'; the mighty Pandava brother of the Mahabharata. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Bhima?

It's said BHEE-mah /ˈbi.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bhima a boy or girl name?

Bhima is a boy's name.

How popular is Bhima?

Bhima is a very rare name in the U.S.