Bala
Tamil · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bala
The name Bala derives from Sanskrit meaning "strength" or "child," with roots in Indo-Aryan languages where it commonly denotes power and youth.
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Etymology
The name Bala derives from Sanskrit meaning "strength" or "child," with roots in Indo-Aryan languages where it commonly denotes power and youth. It is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh communities across India, Southeast Asia, and the diaspora, with historical significance in religious texts and as a title for young deities.
Bala currently ranks #4,363 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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