Bhishma name meaning & origin

भीष्म

Meaning

Bhishma means "the one of the terrible oath"

Born Devavrata, he earned this name through his vow.

Bhishma is understood to mean “Bhishma means "the one of the terrible oath"; born Devavrata, he earned this name through his vow.”. The name comes from Sanskrit and is traditionally used by Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Uncommon

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Bhishma fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Bhishma means "the one of the terrible oath"

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Uncommon

Bhishma, letter by letter

Bhishma has 7 letters — 2 vowels (i, a) and 5 consonants. It begins with B and ends with A.

B 2 · H 5 · I 1 · S 3 · H 5 · M 4 · A 1 = 21 → 2 + 1 = 3

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Bhishma is 3, traditionally linked with Jupiter. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with B.

Questions About Bhishma

What does the name Bhishma mean?

Is Bhishma a boy’s or girl’s name?

TotsName lists Bhishma as a boy’s name, given most often in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Bhishma?

Bhishma comes from Sanskrit.

How is Bhishma written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Bhishma is written as भीष्म in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Bhishma?

On TotsName, Bhishma is uncommon, and the name starts with B.

Can Bhishma determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Bhishma. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Bhishma does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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