Indian name meaning
Banshi
♂ BoyBan·shi · 2 syllables
A flute; the flute of Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Bansi
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| B | a | n | s | h | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Banshi carries the name number 8.
About the name Banshi
Banshi is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A flute; the flute of Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Ban·shi — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Bansi; both spellings are the same name. Banshi turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Banshi mean?
Banshi means “A flute; the flute of Krishna.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Banshi a boy or a girl name?
Banshi is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Banshi?
Banshi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Banshi?
Banshi has 2 syllables and is said as Ban·shi.
What are the other spellings of Banshi?
Banshi is also commonly spelled Bansi. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Banshi?
In the Chaldean system, Banshi has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Banshi a common name in India?
Banshi appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Banshi?
For a sister to Banshi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Bala, Bandana, Barkha or Hasini all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Banshi?
Khushi, Sakshi, Rishi or Meenakshi share Banshi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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