What origin is the name Bhisma?

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

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

What is the rashi of the name Bhisma?

Bhisma 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.

Bhisma

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bhisma

Bhisma

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Bhisma is an Indian boy's name meaning "One who has taken a terrible vow, Son of Santanu by Ganga in Mahabharat (Son of Shantanu and Ganga, known as the grandfather of the Kurus. Although he never became king, he officiated at Hastinapur as regent until Vichitravirya was of age.)", Rashi Dhanu.

Bhisma is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "One who has taken a terrible vow, Son of Santanu by Ganga in Mahabharat (Son of Shantanu and Ganga, known as the grandfather of the Kurus. Although he never became king, he officiated at Hastinapur as regent until Vichitravirya was of age.)". 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

One who has taken a terrible vow, Son of Santanu by Ganga in Mahabharat (Son of Shantanu and Ganga, known as the grandfather of the Kurus. Although he never became king, he officiated at Hastinapur as regent until Vichitravirya was of age.)

Popularity

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Sister names that go with Bhisma

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Bhi (भी)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Mula, pada 4
Name number: 7

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.