The Bhrigu sage; name of a rishi
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Balarama
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Balarama.
Primary meaning
Strong Rama; strength of Rama
Pronunciation: bah-lah-RAH-mah
Profile summary
Elder brother of Lord Krishna in Hindu tradition. Means 'strength of Rama.' Depicted with a plow as his weapon. The current meaning shown for this name is Strong Rama; strength of Rama. The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-lah-RAH-mah. It is listed alongside the related form Balaram. Balarama 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
Balarama is currently cataloged under Sanskrit (hindu mythology) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Strong Rama; strength of Rama.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Sanskrit (hindu mythology) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Balarama is grouped as a modern girl name. Related form for this profile: Balaram. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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