What origin is the name Bhanuman?

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

Is Bhanuman a popular name?

Bhanuman is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Bhanuman?

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

How is Bhanuman written in its native script?

Bhanuman is written भानुमान.

What is the rashi of the name Bhanuman?

Bhanuman starts with the syllable “Bha” (भा), which traditionally belongs to Mula nakshatra, pada 3, in Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius).

Bhanuman

Q: Is Bhanuman a rare name?

Yes. Bhanuman does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bhanuman

Bhanuman

Boy

indian

3 syllables

Bhanuman is an indian boy's name meaning "This Indian name for males refers to the father of Kousalya. It is rooted in epic literature and traditional genealogies.", Rashi Dhanu.

Bhanuman is a boy name of indian origin meaning "This Indian name for males refers to the father of Kousalya. It is rooted in epic literature and traditional genealogies.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Hindi script: भानुमान
Rashi: Dhanu
Nakshatra: mula (Bha)
Origin: indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Indian name for males refers to the father of Kousalya. It is rooted in epic literature and traditional genealogies.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as भानुमान

Quick answers about Bhanuman

Very rare in US records

What does Bhanuman mean?

Bhanuman is a boy name of indian origin meaning "This Indian name for males refers to the father of Kousalya. It is rooted in epic literature and traditional genealogies.".

Is Bhanuman a rare name?

Yes. Bhanuman does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Bhanuman

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Bha (भा)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Mula, pada 3
Name number: 2

By tradition, names starting with “Bha” suit babies born in Mula nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Dhanu rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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