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The first name Bhim

A boy’s name from Sanskrit meaning “formidable”, “fearful”.

1 syllable Male

Meaning and origin

Sanskrit origin

Bhim means “formidable”, “fearful” in Sanskrit.

Borrowed from Sanskrit भीम (bhīma, “formidable, fearful”).

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Bhim in other languages

Equivalent forms of the name, from Wiktionary

भीम
bhīm
Hindi

Nicknames and spellings

Other spellings and forms

More Sanskrit boys’ names

Questions

What does the name Bhim mean?
Bhim means “formidable”, “fearful” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Bhim?
Borrowed from Sanskrit भीम (bhīma, “formidable, fearful”).
What are other spellings of Bhim?
Bhima and Bheem.