Bhumi

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Pronounced BHOO-mee /ˈbu.mi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground; the soil' — also Bhumi Devi, the Hindu earth goddess; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The earth; the earth goddess: Bhumi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'BHOO-mee').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground; the soil' — also Bhumi Devi, the Hindu earth goddess; we note the goddess

U.S. rank (2025)#6584 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bhumi comes from Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground; the soil' — also Bhumi Devi, the Hindu earth goddess (we note the goddess). A lyrical, devout name (said 'BHOO-mee'; nickname Bhumi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-earth at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Bhumi means 'the earth; the ground; the soil' in Sanskrit — also Bhumi Devi, the Hindu earth goddess — a lyrical, devout name (we note the goddess; said 'BHOO-mee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Bhumi — goddess noted

Variations

BhoomiBhumika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bhumi mean?

Bhumi is Sanskrit for 'the earth; the ground' — also Bhumi Devi, the Hindu earth goddess. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Bhumi?

It's said BHOO-mee /ˈbu.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bhumi a boy or girl name?

Bhumi is a girl's name.

How popular is Bhumi?

Bhumi is a rare name in the U.S.