Bhimsenभीमसेन
Bhīmasena · traditionally used for boys
“Of formidable army; mighty warrior”
Full epithet of Bhīma the Pāṇḍava — 'one who possesses a formidable army'. BG 1.10 'balaṃ bhīmābhirakṣitam'.
Starting sound and where it falls
Bhimsen 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: Bhīmasena (Pāṇḍava).
Cultural context
A grand epithet of Bhima, evoking commanding strength in battle.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
From the sources — Bhīmasena
अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् | पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम् || 10||
The strength of our army is unlimited and we are safely marshalled by Grandsire Bheeshma, while the strength of the Pandava army, carefully marshalled by Bheem, is limited.
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 Bhimsen mean?
Bhimsen (Bhīmasena) is attested as “Of formidable army; mighty warrior.” Full epithet of Bhīma the Pāṇḍava — 'one who possesses a formidable army'. BG 1.10 'balaṃ bhīmābhirakṣitam'.
Which nakshatra sound does Bhimsen fit?
Bhimsen 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 Bhimsen a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Bhimsen is traditionally used for boys.
Is Bhimsen attested in scripture?
Yes — a cited verse carries this name (Bhagavad Gītā 1.10); it is shown on this page exactly as attested.
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