bhumi

Bhumi is a Sanskrit term meaning earth or ground. In everyday usage across many Indian languages it also functions as a female given name. The spelling Bhumi reflects the Sanskrit Bhūmī, with transliterations such as Bhoomi common in Hindi and other languages.

In Hinduism, Bhumi (Bhūmī) is the personification of the Earth and is revered as an Earth goddess in various traditions. She is associated with fertility, agriculture, and the sustenance of life, and is invoked in prayers and rituals related to harvest, land, and soil.

As a given name, Bhumi is commonly used in India and among the Indian diaspora. It is found across languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada, often chosen for its connotations of stability and nurture. Variants include Bhoomi.

Notable people named Bhumi include Bhumi Pednekar (born 1989), an Indian actress who gained prominence with the 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha and has since appeared in several productions addressing social issues and women’s empowerment.