Bhaskar

Bhaskar Meaning & Origin

About Bhaskar
The surname Bhaskar is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhāskara," which means "shining" or "radiant." It is a common surname among people of Hindu and Jain communities in India. The name Bhaskar is often associated with the Hindu sun god, Surya, and is believed to symbolize brightness, knowledge, and enlightenment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bhaskar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bhaskar: 523
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bhaskar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bhaskar is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 S K AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/bhaskar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bhaskar in Braille

Here's how to represent Bhaskar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bhaskar in braille

How to sign the name Bhaskar using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bhaskar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bhaskar in sign language

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