Boy name
Bisma name meaning
“formidable, awe-inspiring”
Bisma is a masculine name meaning formidable or awe-inspiring, from the Sanskrit word bhīṣma. It is the Indonesian form of Bhīṣma, the name of a character in the Mahabharata. The connection includes both the adapted name form and the meaning of its Sanskrit source word.
What does Bisma mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Bisma
Bisma is the Indonesian form of Sanskrit Bhīṣma, a character in the Mahabharata. The Sanskrit word means formidable or awe-inspiring.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Balinese |
| Naming tradition | Hindu |
| Starts with | B |
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Name combinations with Bisma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bisma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Kusuma: a blooming flower
- Mada: intoxication or intense passion
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Meaning of each word
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Ariyanto: noble, honorable
- Murwanto: beginning, origin
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Bisma Hapsoro
Meaning of each word
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Hapsoro: male celestial being
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Meaning of each word
- Nendra: sleep, repose
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Karyanto: work, accomplishment
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Bisma Prakarsa
Meaning of each word
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
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Meaning of each word
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
- Dika: superior, greater
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How to pronounce Bisma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bisma/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦶꦱ꧀ꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮤᮞ᮪ᮙ |
Is Bisma a boy’s name?
Yes, Bisma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bisma ranks #2,174 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bisma
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Bisma
- Bisma Karisma · b. 1990
- Bisma Aryo Dewanto · b. 1998
- Bisma Drimihadi · b. 1996
- Bisma Putra · b. 1963
- Bisma Wiranegara · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Bisma
What is the meaning of Bisma?
Bisma means formidable, awe-inspiring. Bisma is the Indonesian form of Sanskrit Bhīṣma, a character in the Mahabharata. The Sanskrit word means formidable or awe-inspiring.
Is Bisma a boy’s name?
Yes, Bisma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bisma?
Bisma is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Bisma have?
Bisma has 2 syllables (Bis-ma) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bisma?
Bisma ranks #2,174 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bisma?
Some ideas: Bisma Kusuma Mada; Bisma Ariyanto Murwanto; Bisma Hapsoro.
Famous people named Bisma?
Notable people named Bisma include Bisma Karisma, Bisma Aryo Dewanto, Bisma Drimihadi.
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