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Bhaskar

“Sun, maker of light”

BAHS-kar Sanskrit, Indian origin 7 letters 2 syllables
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Bhaskar

Sun, maker of light

Sanskrit, Indian

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Syllables

2

About this name

Bhaskar is a Sanskrit name meaning maker of light, a name of the sun. The twelfth-century astronomer Bhaskaracharya gave the name lasting fame in India.

It means "Sun, maker of light." Bhaskar has Sanskrit and Indian origins. Bhaskar has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced BAHS-kar. It has 2 syllables and 7 letters.

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What does the name Bhaskar mean?

The name Bhaskar means "Sun, maker of light."

What origin is the name Bhaskar?

Bhaskar has Sanskrit and Indian origins.

Is Bhaskar a boy or girl name?

Bhaskar is traditionally a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Bhaskar?

Bhaskar is pronounced BAHS-kar.

Is Bhaskar popular?

Bhaskar has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.

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