Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Bala
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bala.
Primary meaning
Young; immature; strength
Pronunciation: BAH-lah
Profile summary
Means 'young' or 'child' in Sanskrit. Also means 'strength' in some contexts. Common in South India, often as a prefix (Balakrishna, Balaji). The current meaning shown for this name is Young; immature; strength. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAH-lah. It is listed alongside the related form Baala. Bala appears in girl naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bala is currently cataloged under Sanskrit/tamil origin, and this page describes its meaning as Young; immature; strength.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Sanskrit/tamil origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bala is grouped as a modern girl name. Related form for this profile: Baala. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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