Bhisham

The masculine name Bhisham has Indian roots and means 'the son of King Shantanu.' Additionally, Bhisham is a significant figure in the Mahabharata, one of the central epics of Indian literature. The name originates from the languages Sanskrit and Hindi.

What does the name Bhisham mean?

Bhisham, an Indian name for boys, means 'the son of King Shantanu' and is also associated with a person from the Mahabharata. The name comes from the literary language Sanskrit and Hindi.

Where does the name Bhisham come from?

The name Bhisham is a masculine name that originates from Hindi and Sanskrit, carrying the meanings 'the son of King Shantanu' and 'a figure from the Mahabharata.' It belongs to the Indian languages.

How do you pronounce Bhisham?

The pronunciation of Bhisham is two syllables and has a distinctive, slightly tense sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Bhi-sham' [bʰiːʃam]. The combination of the long vowel and the 'sh' gives the name a special tonal quality. The ending '-am' provides a closed and calm conclusion. This makes Bhisham appear focused and stable – clear, calm, and with a gentle, slightly carried sound effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Bhisham is a very rare name. It has not appeared in the country's name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 1999 in Canada, where it placed 2,471st. Between 1980 and 2024, Bhisham was given less than 10 times in Canada, bringing it to the 6,188th position. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.