Nepali boy name
Bhim name meaning
भीम
Say it: BHEEM/bʱim/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #260
Meaning of Bhim
Formidable, mighty; name of the strong Pandava brother.
नेपालीमा: भीम नामको अर्थ भयानक र शक्तिशाली हुन्छ। यो महाभारतका बलवान् पाण्डव भाइ भीमको नाम हो।
About the name Bhim
Short and strong, Bhim means formidable or mighty and names the strong Pandava brother. Its Sanskrit roots and themes of strength and courage give it a bold character. Just four letters hold the full BHEEM sound, so the written form is compact while the spoken name feels substantial. Bhim ranks #260 among boy names in our sample and is common. If you like its directness, compare Bheem as another spelling and Bir as a nearby sound with a brave meaning.
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Bhim at a glance
| Name | Bhim |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | भीम also भिम, ब्हीम |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | B · भ |
| Length | 4 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #260 among boy names (22 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Bhim
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Bhim
- Bhim Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana · b. 1865
Nepalese politician (1865-1932)
- Bhim Nidhi Tiwari · b. 1911
Poet, Novelist, Playwright
- Bhim Bahadur Tamang · b. 1933
Nepalese politician (1933-2012)
- Bhim Bahadur Rawal · b. 1955
former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal
- Bhim Singh Thapa
Nepalese military officer
- Bhim Acharya · b. 1959
Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal
- Bhim Bahadur Thapa · b. 1944
Nepalese boxer
- Bhim Gurung · b. 1981
Nepalese male sky runner (born 1981)
- Bhim Sharki · b. 2000
Nepali Cricketer
- Bhim bhadur Rawal · b. 1995
Nepalese politician
- Bhim Prasad Dhungel
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Bishal♂विशालHuge, vast, great
- Ajay♂अजयUnconquerable, invincible
- Nischal♂निश्चलSteady, immovable, unwavering
- Jitendra♂जितेन्द्रOne who has conquered the senses
- Abinash♂अविनाशIndestructible, imperishable
- Ajit♂अजितInvincible, unconquered
- Durga♂♀दुर्गाThe invincible goddess Durga, slayer of demons and divine mother
- Avinash♂अविनाशIndestructible, imperishable
- Birat♂विराटHuge, gigantic, cosmic
- Ajaya♂अजयUnconquerable, invincible
- Bal♂बलStrength, power
- Balram♂बलरामElder brother of Lord Krishna, strong Rama
Names that sound like Bhim
Bhim in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐨𑐷𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒦𑒲𑒧 |
| Bengali | ভীম |
| Gujarati | ભીમ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀪𑀻𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | bhīm |
FAQ about the name Bhim
What is the meaning of Bhim?
Bhim means: Formidable, mighty; name of the strong Pandava brother. (नेपालीमा: भीम)
Is Bhim a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Bhim in Nepali?
Bhim is written भीम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written भिम or ब्हीम.
How do you pronounce Bhim?
Bhim is pronounced BHEEM (IPA: /bʱim/).
What is the origin of the name Bhim?
Bhim is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Bhim?
Bhim ranks #260 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Bhim?
Notable people named Bhim include Bhim Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (Nepalese politician (1865-1932)); Bhim Nidhi Tiwari (Poet, Novelist, Playwright); Bhim Bahadur Tamang (Nepalese politician (1933-2012)).
What are other spellings of Bhim?
Other spellings of Bhim: Vhima, Bheem.