Indian name meaning
Balaji
♂ BoyBa·la·ji · 3 syllables
A name of Lord Venkateswara
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| B | a | l | a | j | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 9. So Balaji carries the name number 9.
About the name Balaji
Balaji is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Venkateswara.”
Spoken aloud it is Ba·la·ji — 3 syllables. Balaji is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balaji mean?
Balaji means “A name of Lord Venkateswara.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Balaji a boy or a girl name?
Balaji is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Balaji?
Balaji is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Balaji?
Balaji has 3 syllables and is said as Ba·la·ji.
What is the numerology number of the name Balaji?
In the Chaldean system, Balaji has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Balaji a common name in India?
Balaji does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Balaji?
For a sister to Balaji, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Bala, Bandana, Barkha or Divya all pair naturally with it.
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