Balraj
India · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Balraj
The name 'Balraj' means "king of strength" or "powerful king," derived from the Sanskrit elements *bala* (strength) and *rāj* (king).
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Etymology
The name 'Balraj' means "king of strength" or "powerful king," derived from the Sanskrit elements *bala* (strength) and *rāj* (king). It is primarily used in Indian and Sikh cultures, often associated with the Hindu god Balarama (elder brother of Krishna) and historically common among Punjabi and Hindu communities.
Balraj currently ranks #10,929 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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