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Father, Protector
Pronunciation: Bah-poo-n
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Bapun is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Father". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Bah-poo-n. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Bapun
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Father, Protector
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Bah-poo-n
IPA
/bɑːpʊn/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
(Thursday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Bapu was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and served as the Mahatma Gandhi's chief disciple and confidant. He was born as Vinoba Bhave on October 11, 1894, in Pernera, Maharashtra. He was given the name 'Bapu' during the Salt Satyagraha in 1930 when Mahatma Gandhi addressed him as 'Bapu' (elder brother).
1930s
Another prominent 'Bapu' in Hindu history was Shivaji Bhonsle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who was the founder of the Maratha Empire in 1674. He was given the title 'Bapu' due to his role as a father figure and protector to the people of Maharashtra.
1600s-1674
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Bapun
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Father, Protector
Bapun
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Father, Protector
Bapun
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Father, Protector
Bapun
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Father, Protector
Bapun
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Father, Protector
Bapun
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Father, Protector
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