Balaraam
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Balaraam
Balaraam is a Sanskrit name composed of "Bala" (strength/power) and "Rama" (pleasing/rejoicing), meaning "strong and pleasing" or literally "the strength of Rama." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, most notably as the name of Balaram, the elder brother of Krishna in Hindu mythology and a significant deity in his own right.
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Etymology
Balaraam is a Sanskrit name composed of "Bala" (strength/power) and "Rama" (pleasing/rejoicing), meaning "strong and pleasing" or literally "the strength of Rama." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, most notably as the name of Balaram, the elder brother of Krishna in Hindu mythology and a significant deity in his own right.
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