Bhimभीम
Bhīma · traditionally used for boys
“Mighty; formidable; awe-inspiring”
Second Pāṇḍava prince, son of Kunti and Vāyu; renowned for superhuman strength and valor. BG 1.4 'bhīmārjuna-samā'.
Starting sound and where it falls
Bhim begins with Bhi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Bhi open Mula pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Bhīma (Pāṇḍava).
Cultural context
Recalls Bhima, the mighty Pandava prince celebrated for his strength and valor.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
From the sources — Bhīma
अत्र शूरा महेष्वासा भीमार्जुनसमा युधि युयुधानो विराटश्च द्रुपदश्च महारथ: || 4||
Behold in their ranks are many powerful warriors … wielding mighty bows and equal in military prowess to Bheem and Arjun.
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture — this verse is shown exactly as attested.
Common questions
What does the name Bhim mean?
Bhim (Bhīma) is attested as “Mighty; formidable; awe-inspiring.” Second Pāṇḍava prince, son of Kunti and Vāyu; renowned for superhuman strength and valor. BG 1.4 'bhīmārjuna-samā'.
Which nakshatra sound does Bhim fit?
Bhim begins with the sound Bhi, which opens Mula pada 4. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Bhim a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Bhim is traditionally used for boys.
Is Bhim attested in scripture?
Yes — a cited verse carries this name (Bhagavad Gītā 1.4); it is shown on this page exactly as attested.
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