Balu Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Balu Name at a Glance

Name	Balu
Meaning	Diminutive of Balabhadra: Fortunate; lucky. Also a variant of Bala: Child.
Origin	Hindi
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Balu Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Balu means “Diminutive of Balabhadra: Fortunate; lucky. Also a variant of Bala: Child”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Balu Name Origin

Our database records Balu under Hindi origin. Browse more Hindi baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Balu a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Balu is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Balu

When considering Balu for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.