Baby name · Hindu · Telugu
Basava
బసవ“Bull; associated with Lord Shiva”
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vrishabha', Basava is a significant name in South Indian culture, particularly among the Lingayat community. It honors the philosopher-saint Basavanna, who championed social equality and devotion to Lord Shiva, for whom the bull (Nandi) is the sacred vehicle.
BoySanskrit☾ Vrishabh · Taurus✶ RohiniPythagorean no. 1 · The Leader3 syllables
Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.
Vrishabh rashi · Taurus — element Earth, ruled by Venus. Common naming sounds include Ba, Bi, Bu, Ve, Vo and U.
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