Nepali boy name
Bishnu name meaning
विष्णु
Say it: BISH-nu/bisɳu/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #67
Meaning of Bishnu
Lord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu belief.
नेपालीमा: विष्णु हिन्दु मान्यताअनुसार ब्रह्माण्डका सर्वव्यापी पालनकर्ता भगवान विष्णुको नाम हो।
About the name Bishnu
Bishnu refers to Lord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu belief. It carries a devotional feeling, with preservation at the centre of its meaning. This Sanskrit-origin name has six letters and is pronounced BISH-nu, moving from a firm first sound to a softer close. Ranked #67 among boy names in our sample, it is common. Parents considering this spelling can also look at Vishnu. The similar-sounding Bishu and rhyming Jishnu are other names to explore alongside it.
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Bishnu at a glance
| Name | Bishnu |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | विष्णु also बिष्णु, बिश्नु |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Vishnu |
| Starts with | B · व |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #67 among boy names (106 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 Bishnu
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Bishnu
- Bishnu Majhi · b. 1989
Nepali singer
- Bishnu Prasad Paudel · b. 1959
Nepalese politician
- Bishnu Shrestha · b. 1975
Nepalese Gorkha soldier
- Bishnu Bahadur Singh · b. 1969
Nepali boxer
- Bishnu Malakar · b. 1959
Nepalese boxer
- Bishnu Prasad Chaudhari Tharu
Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly
- Bishnu Katuwal · b. 1985
badminton player
- Bishnu Maya Pariyar
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Names that sound like Bishnu
- Bishu♂बिशुLike Bishnu or Bishwa
- Bishau♂बिशुLike Bishnu or Bishwa
- Bishal♂विशालHuge, vast, great
- Bishwa♂विश्वThe world or universe
- Bishow♂बिशोवThe world or universe
- Binu♂♀बिनु
- Bishwo♂विश्वThe world or universe
- Bishan♂विशनThe preserver god
- Bibhu♂♀बिभुAll-pervading, mighty lord
- Bishant♂बिशंत
- Bashu♂बाशुWealth, jewel
- Bishop♂बिशोपEnglish word for a senior Christian clergyman who oversees a diocese
Bishnu in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐰𑐶𑐲𑑂𑐞𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒫𑒱𑒭𑓂𑒝𑒳 |
| Bengali | বিষ্ণু |
| Gujarati | વિષ્ણુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀯𑀺𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | viṣṇu |
FAQ about the name Bishnu
What is the meaning of Bishnu?
Bishnu means: Lord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu belief. (नेपालीमा: विष्णु)
Is Bishnu a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Bishnu in Nepali?
Bishnu is written विष्णु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written बिष्णु or बिश्नु.
How do you pronounce Bishnu?
Bishnu is pronounced BISH-nu (IPA: /bisɳu/).
What is the origin of the name Bishnu?
Bishnu is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Bishnu?
Bishnu ranks #67 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Bishnu?
Notable people named Bishnu include Bishnu Majhi (Nepali singer); Bishnu Prasad Paudel (Nepalese politician); Bishnu Shrestha (Nepalese Gorkha soldier).
What are other spellings of Bishnu?
Other spellings of Bishnu: Vishnu.