The baby name Baladev is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced BAH-lah-dayv (IPA: /ˈbɑːlədeɪv/).
The baby name Baladev is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced BAH-lah-dayv (IPA: /ˈbɑːlədeɪv/).
Baladev is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Baladev is a vernacular form of the Sanskrit Baladeva, from bala “strength, power” + deva “god, divine,” yielding the sense “god of strength” or “divine strength.” The name refers to the deity Balarāma, Krishna’s elder brother and a principal figure in the Mahābhārata and Purāṇas, honored in Vaishnava tradition. As a given name it has long standing in North India and Nepal, with attested use in devotional communities and regional courts.
Variants include Baladeva (classical/IAST), Baldev or Baldeo (Hindi, Punjabi, Rajasthani), Baladeb (Bengali), and Baladev in Odia and Nepali usage; a related cognate is Balaram(a). The feminine counterpart is Baladevi. The name conveys ideals of physical and moral fortitude, protection, and steadfastness, and remains common among Hindu families in India, Nepal, and the diaspora. Short forms and nicknames may include Bala and Deva, though both also function as independent names.
Baladev is a rare name. Our records hold just 20 recorded uses, spread over 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 9 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Baladev is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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