Bhima
/B-HH-IH-M-AA/
Mighty, formidable — Bhima (Sanskrit भीम) was the second of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, son of Vayu (the wind-god) and renowned for his unmatched physical strength. The name fills a gap for boys born under the Mula nakshatra, whose suggested starting syllable is 'Bhi.'
See Bhima scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Bhima:
Yes — Bhima is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Mighty, formidable — Bhima (Sanskrit भीम) was the second of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, son of Vayu (the wind-god) and renowned for his unmatched physical strength. The name fills a gap for boys born under the Mula nakshatra, whose suggested starting syllable is 'Bhi.'”.
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Meaning & origin
Bhima is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Mighty, formidable — Bhima (Sanskrit भीम) was the second of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, son of Vayu (the wind-god) and renowned for his unmatched physical strength. The name fills a gap for boys born under the Mula nakshatra, whose suggested starting syllable is 'Bhi.'" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, American, British families, Bhima carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Bhima's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Bhima opens with “Bh.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Bhima aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Bhima's birth-star reading →What does Bhima's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bhima resonates in either tradition.
Bhima's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bhima's full reading →
Does Bhima go with your family's names?
Bhima breaks into 5 sounds: /B-HH-IH-M-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bhima sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bhima beside your family's names →
Names similar to Bhima
If Bhima resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Bhima
What does the name Bhima mean?
Bhima means "Mighty, formidable — Bhima (Sanskrit भीम) was the second of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, son of Vayu (the wind-god) and renowned for his unmatched physical strength. The name fills a gap for boys born under the Mula nakshatra, whose suggested starting syllable is 'Bhi.'." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Bhima a boy or girl name?
Bhima is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bhima?
Bhima is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Bengali families.
Is Bhima a Hindu name?
Yes. Bhima is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Bhima mean in Sanskrit?
Bhima originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Mighty, formidable — Bhima (Sanskrit भीम) was the second of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, son of Vayu (the wind-god) and renowned for his unmatched physical strength. The name fills a gap for boys born under the Mula nakshatra, whose suggested starting syllable is 'Bhi.'."
What is the numerology of Bhima?
Bhima has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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