Balipriya (बलिप्रिया, IAST: Balipriyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is fond of sacred offerings”. From bali (ritual offering or oblation) and priyā (beloved, dear), this name declares that the Goddess is graciously pleased by sincere devotional offerings.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Bali in the Vedic and Āgamic context refers to the offerings — food, flowers, light — presented before the deity with reverence. By bearing this name, Lalithā assures her devotees that even the simplest gift given with a pure heart delights her. The name encodes the devotional principle that the Goddess does not demand grandeur but cherishes the sincerity behind every act of worship.

As an epithet of Lalithā Tripurasundarī, Balipriyā appears in the Lalithā Sahasranāma to encourage the faithful; it is pronounced buh-li-PREE-yaa.

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Scriptural source

Balipriya appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.