The baby name Bhanudas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Bhānu-dās — /bʱaːnud̪aːs/ (approx. 'BHAH-noo-DAAS').
The baby name Bhanudas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Bhānu-dās — /bʱaːnud̪aːs/ (approx. 'BHAH-noo-DAAS').
Bhanudas is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
From Sanskrit bhānu (“sun, radiance”) + dāsa (“servant, devotee”), Bhanudas means “servant of the Sun” or “devotee of brilliance.” Theophoric -das names are widespread in the Indian subcontinent, and Bhanudas aligns with that tradition, invoking solar light, vitality, and auspiciousness.
Usage is strongest in western India, especially among Marathi speakers, and occurs in Hindi- and Konkani-speaking communities as well. The name is anchored in the Varkari bhakti heritage by the 16th‑century poet-saint Bhanudas, associated with Pandharpur and devotion to Vithoba; his legacy kept the name in circulation through kirtan lineages. Though uncommon today, it remains a culturally resonant, traditional choice. Variants and transliterations include Bhānudās (Marathi/IAST), Bhanudasa, and the spaced form Bhanu Das; Bhanu works as a familiar short form. Related names built on bhānu include Bhanumati (feminine) and Bhanudatta.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #919 | 83 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Bhanudas is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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