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//ˈbɑːn.siː// ॐ
“"The flute that made the river Yamuna stop flowing"”
Flute, Krishna's beloved instrument
*root → sanskrit → bansi → Bansi
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Ambitious, authoritative, and strong. They represent material mastery and the power to manifest great visions.
Root
vaṃśī
Flute, bamboo flute of Krishna
Classical Sanskrit/Hindi
Bansi
Flute, Krishna's beloved instrument
Modern Usage
Bansi
One of the most beloved names in Indian families today.
Personality Traits
Melodious, creative, and gentle — souls who bring harmony wherever they go
Script
बांसी
Sanskrit/Hindi
Root Word
vaṃśī (वंशी)
Flute, bamboo flute of Krishna
Syllable Breakdown
Ban-si
2 syllables
Did You Know?
Bansi is Lord Krishna's iconic bamboo flute. According to the Bhagavata Purana, when Krishna played the bansi on the banks of the Yamuna, the river literally stopped flowing to listen, the cows stood motionless, and the gopis of Vrindavan were entranced. It is the most famous musical instrument in all of Indian mythology.
Popularity
Traditional
Popular among Krishna devotees and in North India
Syllables
2 Beats
/ˈbɑːn.siː/
Personality
The Artist
Melodious, creative, and gentle — souls who bring harmony wherever they go
Rarity
Very Rare
Sanskrit