What origin is the name Banshi?

Banshi comes from Tamil naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Banshi?

Names from the same tamil tradition pair naturally with Banshi — for example Adrisa, Akshita, Anubhuti. You can browse more on our tamil names page.

Banshi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Banshi

Banshi

Boy

Tamil

2 syllables

Banshi is a Tamil boy's name meaning "Flute.".

With Tamil roots, Banshi is a boy name that means "Flute.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Tamil
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Flute.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Banshi

What does Banshi mean?

Banshi is a boy name of Tamil origin meaning "Flute.".

How popular is Banshi?

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Sister names that go with Banshi

Adrisa Akshita Anubhuti Atpudham ArulDevi Aabharana

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Banshi has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 8.