Indian name meaning
Baldev
♂ BoyBal·dev · 2 syllables
God of strength
- Origin
- Punjabi
- Most used by
- Sikh families
- Commonly used in
- Punjab & North-West India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| B | a | l | d | e | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Baldev carries the name number 3.
About the name Baldev
Baldev is a boy's name of Punjabi origin, most commonly given in Sikh families and popular in Punjab & North-West India. It carries the meaning “God of strength.”
Spoken aloud it is Bal·dev — 2 syllables. Baldev turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baldev mean?
Baldev means “God of strength.” It is a boy's name of Punjabi origin.
Is Baldev a boy or a girl name?
Baldev is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Baldev?
Baldev is of Punjabi origin and is most commonly used in Sikh families in India.
How do you pronounce Baldev?
Baldev has 2 syllables and is said as Bal·dev.
What is the numerology number of the name Baldev?
In the Chaldean system, Baldev has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Baldev a common name in India?
Baldev appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Baldev?
For a sister to Baldev, families often stay within the same Punjabi naming tradition — Baljeet, Tajinder, Charanjeet or Japneet all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Baldev?
Mahadev, Vasudev, Sukhdev or Ramdev share Baldev's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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