What origin is the name Basav?

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

What are good sister names for Basav?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Basav — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

Basav

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Basav

Basav

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Basav is an Indian boy's name meaning "Lord of bulls".

With Indian roots, Basav is a boy name that means "Lord of bulls". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Lord of bulls

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Basav

What does Basav mean?

Basav is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Lord of bulls".

How popular is Basav?

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Sister names that go with Basav

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Basav has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 4.