Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Balaram

“The strong elder brother of Krishna”

About the name Balaram

Meaning
The strong elder brother of Krishna
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
B
Name number
3

Numerology of Balaram

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Balaram

Rohini

Naming syllable “Ba” · ruled by Moon

Pada 1234
Moon signVrishabha (Taurus)
DeityPrajapati, the creator
SymbolA chariot

Charming, creative and fond of beauty and comfort. Traditionally seen as one of the most pleasant and growth-giving nakshatras.

All Rohini names
Balaram starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Balaram

What does the name Balaram mean?

Balaram means "The strong elder brother of Krishna" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Balaram a boy or a girl name?

Balaram is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Balaram match?

The name Balaram starts with the syllable "Ba", which is a naming syllable of Rohini nakshatra (pada 2). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Balaram?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Balaram adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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