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Gender Masculine
Usage Bengali
Meaning & History
The name "Basav" is of Indian origin, particularly from the Kannada language. It is often associated with the historical figure Basavanna, who was a 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and social reformer in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name "Basav" itself doesn't have a widely recognized meaning but is often linked with reverence and admiration due to its association with Basavanna.