Banshi
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Banshi
Banshi is derived from Sanskrit "banshi" (बांसी), meaning a flute or bamboo pipe, referencing the instrument associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Banshi is derived from Sanskrit "banshi" (बांसी), meaning a flute or bamboo pipe, referencing the instrument associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in India and among diaspora communities, with deep roots in classical Sanskrit literature and religious tradition.
Banshi currently ranks #2,714 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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