Bhanuka

sun

GenderBoyOriginSinhala/SanskritSay itBAH-noo-kahPopularityGrowing recognition via cricket, still rare abroad
Pronounced BAH-noo-kah

About the name Bhanuka

Bhanuka connects a child to the sun's steady brilliance, a strong and grounded name. It has gained recent visibility through sport.

Bright, spirited, and full of quiet confidence.

Fun fact

Bhanuka Rajapaksa became well known internationally through Sri Lanka's national cricket team.

Nicknames for Bhanuka

Bhanu

Variations

BhanuBanuka

Famous people named Bhanuka

  • Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lankan cricketer)

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