Balsa
Taíno/Spanish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Balsa
Balsa derives from Spanish and refers to a lightweight wood or raft, ultimately from Taíno (Caribbean indigenous language) origins, meaning "raft" or a type of buoyant timber.
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Etymology
Balsa derives from Spanish and refers to a lightweight wood or raft, ultimately from Taíno (Caribbean indigenous language) origins, meaning "raft" or a type of buoyant timber. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and has no particular religious significance, though it gained minor historical recognition through maritime contexts and modern usage in various Spanish-speaking regions.
Balsa currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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