What origin is the name Bhima?

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

What are good sister names for Bhima?

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

What is the rashi of the name Bhima?

Bhima starts with the syllable “Bhi” (भी), which traditionally belongs to Mula nakshatra, pada 4, in Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Bhima

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bhima

Bhima

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Bhima is an Indian boy's name meaning "Terrible.", Rashi Dhanu.

The meaning of Bhima is "Terrible." — a boy name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Dhanu
Nakshatra: mula (Bhi)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Terrible.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Bhima

What does Bhima mean?

Bhima is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Terrible.".

How popular is Bhima?

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Sister names that go with Bhima

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Bhi (भी)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Mula, pada 4
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Bhi” suit babies born in Mula nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Dhanu rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.