Bankim
Bankim is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Gently curved, bent”.
| Meaning | Gently curved, bent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | বঙ্কিম |
| Pronunciation | BONG-kim |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Bankim
Bankim is the Bengali form of Sanskrit vankima, 'curved' or 'bent', a word that recalls Krishna's graceful pose, standing with his body curved in three places as he plays the flute. The name is best known through Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the nineteenth-century Bengali novelist who wrote Vande Mataram, India's national song. It remains a classic Bengali name.
Is Bankim a Hindu name?
Bankim is associated with Krishna through his curved, flute-playing posture, and with Bengali Hindu culture through the novelist.
How popular is Bankim?
Mainly used in Bengal, chiefly among older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bankim mean?
Bankim means 'Gently curved, bent'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Bankim a Hindu name?
Bankim is associated with Krishna through his curved, flute-playing posture, and with Bengali Hindu culture through the novelist.
How do you pronounce Bankim?
Bankim is pronounced BONG-kim.
Is Bankim a boy or girl name?
Bankim is usually a boy name.