Channabasava
Channabasava is a Hindu boy name of Kannada origin, meaning “Handsome Basava”.
| Meaning | Handsome Basava |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Kannada |
| Written as | ಚನ್ನಬಸವ |
| Pronunciation | CHUN-nuh-buh-suh-vuh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Channabasava
Channabasava joins Kannada channa, 'handsome' or 'beautiful', with Basava, the name of the Lingayat founder-saint and of Shiva's bull Nandi. It honours Channabasavanna, the nephew of Basavanna, a twelfth-century Vachana poet and theologian who is revered as one of the great figures of the Lingayat tradition. The old gloss 'young Basava' is a loose reading; channa means beautiful.
Is Channabasava a Hindu name?
Channabasava is a Lingayat (Veerashaiva) name honouring the saint Channabasavanna, a leading early teacher of the tradition.
How popular is Channabasava?
Used mainly in Lingayat families in Karnataka.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Channabasava mean?
Channabasava means 'Handsome Basava'. It is of Kannada origin.
Is Channabasava a Hindu name?
Channabasava is a Lingayat (Veerashaiva) name honouring the saint Channabasavanna, a leading early teacher of the tradition.
How do you pronounce Channabasava?
Channabasava is pronounced CHUN-nuh-buh-suh-vuh.
Is Channabasava a boy or girl name?
Channabasava is usually a boy name.