Find out how popular the first name Bimal has been for the last 1 years (from 1981 to 1981) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bimal by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Bimal is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1981, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bimal.

The history of the first name Bimal

The name Bimal has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the word "bimala," which means "pure" or "spotless." This name has been popular in South Asian countries, particularly in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, for centuries.

Bimal is believed to have been used as a name since ancient times in Hindu culture. It has been mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas and the Vedas, which are among the oldest religious texts in the world.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bimal can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Bimal is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi.

In the 7th century CE, there was a famous Hindu philosopher and scholar named Bimal Bhatta, who made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. He is known for his work "Nyaya-Bhusana," which is still studied in Hindu philosophy today.

Another notable figure with the name Bimal was Bimal Prasad Dasgupta, an Indian politician and freedom fighter who lived from 1885 to 1957. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 to 1950.

In the field of literature, Bimal Mitra (1913-1959) was a renowned Bengali novelist and poet. His works, such as "Sahityer Mukhapatra" and "Alor Michhil," explored various social and cultural themes and earned him critical acclaim.

Bimal Roy (1909-1966) was a renowned Indian film director and screenwriter who is considered one of the pioneers of Indian parallel cinema. His films, such as "Do Bigha Zamin" and "Parineeta," are regarded as classics and have had a significant impact on Indian cinema.

In more recent times, Bimal Gurung (born 1964) is a prominent Nepalese politician and leader of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, a political party that advocates for the rights of the Gorkha community in the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, India.

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