What origin is the name Basu?

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

What are good sister names for Basu?

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

Basu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Basu

Basu

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Basu is an Indian boy's name meaning "Prosperous, Dweller".

With Indian roots, Basu is a boy name that means "Prosperous, Dweller". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Prosperous, Dweller

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Basu

What does Basu mean?

Basu is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Prosperous, Dweller".

How popular is Basu?

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Sister names that go with Basu

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Basu has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 3.