Bhishma or Bhisma?
Two spellings, side by side.
Bhishma and Bhisma are two spellings of the same sound. Bhishma is listed with the meaning "A Sanskrit name meaning terrible or one who takes a fierce vow. He is a central figure in the Mahabharata, known as the teacher of the Kauravas" and Bhisma with "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.)". Bhishma is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Bhishma | Bhisma |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Sanskrit name meaning terrible or one who takes a fierce vow. He is a central figure in the Mahabharata, known as the teacher of the Kauravas. | 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.) |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Indian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | भीष्म | — |
| Say it | Bhish-ma | Bhis-ma |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Bhishma and Bhisma
Is Bhishma or Bhisma more common?
Bhishma is more often searched and saved on this site; Bhisma is also used.
Do Bhishma and Bhisma mean the same?
Bhishma: "A Sanskrit name meaning terrible or one who takes a fierce vow. He is a central figure in the Mahabharata, known as the teacher of the Kauravas". Bhisma: "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.)".
How do you say Bhishma?
In parts: Bhish-ma. Bhisma is said the same way.
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