👦 Basava — Name Meaning & Origin

Basava

“A 12th-century reformer (Basavanna); Bull”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginKannada
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia · Karnataka
RashiVrishabh (Taurus)
NakshatraRohini (pada 2) · syllable “Va”
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters6 · starts with B
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Basava?

Basava means "A 12th-century reformer (Basavanna); Bull" (Kannada origin).

Is Basava a boy or girl name?

Basava is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Basava from?

Basava is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Basava?

By its first syllable "Va", Basava belongs to Vrishabh (Taurus) rashi and Rohini nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Basava?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Basava adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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