The baby name Baldev is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BAL-dev (BAHL-dev); IPA: /ˈbɑːldɛv/ (Indian pronunciation often /bəlˈdeːv/).
Baldev is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Baldev is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BAL-dev (BAHL-dev); IPA: /ˈbɑːldɛv/ (Indian pronunciation often /bəlˈdeːv/).
Baldev is Indian in Origin.
Baldev is an Indian masculine given name from Sanskrit bala "strength, power, youth" + deva "god, divine," yielding the sense "divine strength" or "god of strength." It is closely associated with Baladeva (Balarama), the elder brother of Krishna, venerated as a deity of might, protection, and agriculture. The name appears across Indo-Aryan languages, especially Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, and Nepali, and is used in Hindu and Sikh communities. Common pronunciation is bal-DEV; written as बलदेव in Devanagari and ਬਲਦੇਵ in Gurmukhi.
Attested from classical and Bhakti era usage, Baldev has been borne by scholars and leaders, e.g., the Vaishnava philosopher Baladeva Vidyabhushana and statesman Sardar Baldev Singh. Variants and spellings include Baldeo, Baladev, Baladeva; related forms are Balram/Balaram. Nicknames and short forms include Bal, Ballu, and Dev; a feminine counterpart is Baladevi. The name conveys steadfast strength, auspicious protection, and devotional allegiance.
| Baldev Raj Chopra Baldev Raj Chopra was a prominent Indian filmmaker and producer, best known for directing the classic film 'Naya Daur' and producing the epic television series 'Mahabharat'. He played a significant role in shaping Indian cinema with his storytelling and production skills. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #255 | 13 | 6,912 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #299 | 5 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #376 | 6 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #383 | 7 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #418 | 10 | 2,041 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| BH | 0 | #476 | 78 | 17,937 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #527 | 557 | 16,750 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #552 | 6 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #577 | 131 | 18,093 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #608 | 162 | 18,755 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #617 | 15 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #649 | 10 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #668 | 30 | 17,960 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #701 | 419 | 22,615 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #718 | 164 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #913 | 18 | 5,610 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,067 | 45 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,290 | 182 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,361 | 254 | 28,008 |
Baldev is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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