Balarama

बलराम

Meaning

The elder brother of Krishna

God of strength and farming

In its source language, Balarama means “The elder brother of Krishna, god of strength and farming”. It has Sanskrit roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

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2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The elder brother of Krishna

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Popular

Questions About Balarama

What does the name Balarama mean?

In its source language, Balarama means “The elder brother of Krishna, god of strength and farming”. It has Sanskrit roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Is Balarama a boy’s or girl’s name?

Balarama is listed on TotsName as a boy’s name, most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Balarama?

Balarama is Sanskrit in origin.

How is Balarama written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Balarama is written as बलराम in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Balarama?

Balarama carries a popular rating on TotsName and begins with B.

Can Balarama determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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