The baby name Bhupen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /bʱuːpen/; respelling: "BHU-pen" (aspirated bh, 'u' like 'oo').
The baby name Bhupen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /bʱuːpen/; respelling: "BHU-pen" (aspirated bh, 'u' like 'oo').
Bhupen is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Bhupen is an Indian masculine name from Sanskrit. It derives from bhūpa/bhūpati (bhū ‘earth’ + pāla/pati ‘protector, lord’), hence meanings such as ‘king,’ ‘protector of the land,’ or ‘lord of the earth.’ Bhūpa appears in classical Sanskrit and royal titles, anchoring the name in the subcontinent’s courtly vocabulary. Often a clipped form of Bhupendra (bhūpa + Indra), it keeps the regal sense in a shorter, crisper shape.
Usage is strongest in Assam and Bengal and is familiar across Hindi- and Gujarati-speaking communities. The name gained wider recognition through Assamese composer-singer Bhupen Hazarika. Spellings vary with transliteration: Bhoopen is common; related forms include Bhupendra, Bhoopendra, and Punjabi Bhupinder. Nicknames include Bhupi. With its blend of sovereignty and stewardship, Bhupen appeals to parents seeking a traditional yet accessible Indian name.
| Bhupen Hazarika Bhupen Hazarika was an Indian singer-songwriter from Assam, best known for his influential Assamese songs and films. Widely known as Sudha Kantha, he wrote deeply humanist songs such as "Bistirno Parore" and "Manuhe Manuhor Babe," and also worked as a writer, filmmaker, and politician. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #600 | 6 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #650 | 5 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #675 | 33 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #745 | 25 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #801 | 202 | 16,750 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #863 | 19 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,045 | 48 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,090 | 22 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,513 | 102 | 28,008 |
Bhupen is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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