Gender Masculine
Usage Hinduism
Scripts बलराम(Sanskrit)
Pronounced Pron. /bɐ.l̪ɐ.ˈɾɑː.mɐ/(Sanskrit)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Sanskrit बल (bala) meaning "strength, might" combined with the name Rama 1. According to the Hindu epic the Mahabharata he was the elder brother of Krishna. He was associated with agriculture and used a plough as a weapon.

Related Names

Rootsbala + Rama
Other Languages & CulturesBalaram(Bengali) Balaram(Hindi) Balaram(Nepali) Balaram(Odia)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024