Bose is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'vaasudeva', which means 'residing in the divine'. It is often associated with the Hindu deity Krishna, who was also known as Vaasudeva. In India, Bose is predominantly used as a surname, but it can also be found as a given name in some regions.
"The name Bose experienced a slight increase in popularity between 1883 and 1914, with births rising from 5 to 9 during that period. However, it then decreased to 6 births by 1940. Overall, there were a total of 20 babies named Bose born over these three years."