Bala
Bala is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Young; child; strength”.
| Meaning | Young; child; strength |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | बाला |
| Pronunciation | BAA-laa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Bala
Bala can reflect two Sanskrit words: bāla, meaning a child or youth, and bala, meaning strength or power. In South India, where the name is most at home, it is usually a short form of longer names such as Balakrishnan, Balasubramanian or Balaji, all of which refer to a god in his youthful form. In North India the feminine Bala, as in Bala Tripurasundari, is also used for girls.
Is Bala a Hindu name?
Bala is a Hindu name whose religious weight comes from the deities it shortens, especially the child forms of Krishna and Murugan. On its own it reads simply as 'young one' or 'strong one'.
How popular is Bala?
Common in Tamil Nadu and Kerala as a short name or nickname for men; also used in Tamil communities abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bala mean?
Bala means 'Young; child; strength'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Bala a Hindu name?
Bala is a Hindu name whose religious weight comes from the deities it shortens, especially the child forms of Krishna and Murugan. On its own it reads simply as 'young one' or 'strong one'.
How do you pronounce Bala?
Bala is pronounced BAA-laa.
Is Bala a boy or girl name?
Bala is usually a boy name.