Bhishmaभीष्म
Bhīṣma · traditionally used for boys
“Of the terrible vow; awe-inspiring”
Devavrata's vow-name; one who undertook the fearsome celibacy vow. Grandsire of the Kuru lineage. BG 1.8.
Starting sound and where it falls
Bhishma 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: Bhīṣma (Mbh grandsire).
Cultural context
Recalls Bhishma, revered elder of the Kuru clan known for his unbreakable vow.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
From the sources — Bhīṣma
भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिञ्जय: | अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च || 8||
There are personalities like yourself, Bheeshma, Karna, Kripa, Ashwatthama, Vikarn, and Bhurishrava, who are ever victorious in battle.
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 Bhishma mean?
Bhishma (Bhīṣma) is attested as “Of the terrible vow; awe-inspiring.” Devavrata's vow-name; one who undertook the fearsome celibacy vow. Grandsire of the Kuru lineage. BG 1.8.
Which nakshatra sound does Bhishma fit?
Bhishma 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 Bhishma a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Bhishma is traditionally used for boys.
Is Bhishma attested in scripture?
Yes — a cited verse carries this name (Bhagavad Gītā 1.8); it is shown on this page exactly as attested.
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