Bansri
India · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bansri
The name 'Bansri' means "flute" in Sanskrit, derived from the word *bans* (bamboo), and is most famously associated with the divine flute of the Hindu god Krishna.
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Etymology
The name 'Bansri' means "flute" in Sanskrit, derived from the word *bans* (bamboo), and is most famously associated with the divine flute of the Hindu god Krishna. It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical context rooted in Hindu mythology where Krishna's flute playing symbolizes divine love and spiritual attraction.
Bansri currently ranks #14,422 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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