Bali
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bali
The given name 'Bali' derives from the Sanskrit word *bali* (बलि), meaning "sacrifice," "offering," or "strength." It is used primarily in Hindu and Javanese cultures, notably as the name of a powerful demon king in Hindu mythology who was granted a boon by Vishnu, and also as the name of the Indonesian island.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bali' derives from the Sanskrit word *bali* (बलि), meaning "sacrifice," "offering," or "strength." It is used primarily in Hindu and Javanese cultures, notably as the name of a powerful demon king in Hindu mythology who was granted a boon by Vishnu, and also as the name of the Indonesian island.
Bali currently ranks #7,549 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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