Bala
Bala (बल) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Strength, might, the powerful one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Bala (बल) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Strength, might, the powerful one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Bala (बल, IAST: Bala) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Strength, might, the powerful one”. From the Sanskrit root 'bal' (to be strong), 'Bala' is both a name and a divine quality, identifying Vishnu as the inexhaustible source of all strength in the cosmos.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sanskrit philosophical thought, 'bala' is one of the six divine opulences (aiśvaryas) that define the Supreme Being: strength, beauty, fame, wealth, knowledge, and renunciation. As a name, it is intimately associated with Balarama, whose very identity as the plenary expansion of the Lord embodies cosmic power in its purest form. The Vishnu Sahasranama invokes this name to remind devotees that the Lord is not merely wise and compassionate but also the ultimate refuge of strength for those who surrender to him.
Bala is borne as an epithet by both Vishnu and Balarama and has been a beloved prefix in South Indian Vaishnava names such as Balaji and Balakrishna. Pronounced bah-lah, short and resonant, it is one of the most easily usable names from the Sahasranama.
Scriptural source
Bala appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Bala — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Strength, might, the powerful one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bala mean?
Bala is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Strength, might, the powerful one”.
Is Bala a boy or girl name?
Bala is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Bala?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Bala aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Bala?
The Chaldean name number of Bala is 7.
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