What origin is the name Bhishana?

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

What are good brother names for Bhishana?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Bhishana — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Bhishana?

Bhishana 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.

Bhishana

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bhishana

Bhishana

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Bhishana is an Indian unisex name meaning "Formidable or terrifying".

Bhishana is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Formidable or terrifying". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Bhishana mean?

Formidable or terrifying

How popular is Bhishana?

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Quick answers about Bhishana

What does Bhishana mean?

Bhishana is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Formidable or terrifying".

How popular is Bhishana?

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Brother names that go with Bhishana

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Bhishana.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Bhi (भी)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Mula, pada 4
Name number: 5

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.