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Baldev

Quick answerBaldev derives from Sanskrit "Bal" (strength/power) and "Dev" (god/divine), meaning "god of strength" or "divine power." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh communities, particularly in India, and holds historical significance in Sikhism as the name of Baladitya, a legendary strong figure in religious…

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#916
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Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism/Sikhism
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#916

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Baldev

Baldev derives from Sanskrit "Bal" (strength/power) and "Dev" (god/divine), meaning "god of strength" or "divine power." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh communities, particularly in India, and holds historical significance in Sikhism as the name of Baladitya, a legendary strong figure in religious tradition.

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Etymology

Baldev derives from Sanskrit "Bal" (strength/power) and "Dev" (god/divine), meaning "god of strength" or "divine power." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh communities, particularly in India, and holds historical significance in Sikhism as the name of Baladitya, a legendary strong figure in religious tradition.

Baldev currently ranks #916 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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