Indian name meaning

Bhairavi

♀ Girl

Bhai·ra·vi · 3 syllables

A raga; a form of Goddess Durga

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Rare

Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.

1
Name number 1 · The Leader

Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.

The letters of Bhairavi add up to 19, which reduces to 1.

About the name Bhairavi

Bhairavi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A raga; a form of Goddess Durga.”

In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Bhairavi has the name number 1, “The Leader.”

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bhairavi mean?

Bhairavi means “A raga; a form of Goddess Durga.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Bhairavi a boy or a girl name?

Bhairavi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Bhairavi?

Bhairavi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

What is the numerology number of the name Bhairavi?

In the Chaldean system, Bhairavi has the name number 1, “The Leader.”

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