👦 Bhishma — Name Meaning & Origin

Bhishma

“One of terrible vow; Grandsire of the Kurus”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiVrishabh (Taurus)
NakshatraRohini (pada 3) · syllable “Vi”
Numerology33 — a compassionate teacher (master number 33)
Letters7 · starts with B
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Bhishma?

Bhishma means "One of terrible vow; Grandsire of the Kurus" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Bhishma a boy or girl name?

Bhishma is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Bhishma from?

Bhishma is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Bhishma?

By its first syllable "Vi", Bhishma belongs to Vrishabh (Taurus) rashi and Rohini nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Bhishma?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Bhishma adds up to 33, linked with being a compassionate teacher (master number 33).

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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