Variant of Chandra (moon)
Baldev
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Baldev.
Mighty god; strong deity
Profile summary
Another name for Balarama, Krishna's brother. Means 'strong god.' Common in North India. The current meaning shown for this name is Mighty god; strong deity. The catalog pronunciation is listed as bal-DAYV. It is listed alongside the related form Baldeva. Baldev appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Baldev is currently cataloged under Sanskrit (hindu) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Mighty god; strong deity.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Sanskrit (hindu) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Baldev is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related form for this profile: Baldeva. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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