Boy name
Belawa name meaning
“cook”
Belawa is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning cook through Ballawa or Walawa. In the Mahabharata, this is Bhima's assumed name while serving as a cook. That form is related to Sanskrit ballava, providing the proposed source and narrative connection for Belawa.
What does Belawa mean?
Cook
In Indonesian: juru masak
Origin and cultural usage of Belawa
May be linked to Ballawa or Walawa, Bhima's assumed name while serving as a cook in the Mahabharata. That form is related to Sanskrit 'ballava'.
How to pronounce Belawa
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bəlawa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦭꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮜᮝ |
Is Belawa a boy’s name?
Yes, Belawa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Belawa ranks #3,891 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Belawa
Famous people named Belawa
- Ida Bagus Belawa · b. 1917
FAQ about the name Belawa
What is the meaning of Belawa?
Belawa means cook. May be linked to Ballawa or Walawa, Bhima's assumed name while serving as a cook in the Mahabharata. That form is related to Sanskrit 'ballava'.
Is Belawa a boy’s name?
Yes, Belawa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Belawa have?
Belawa has 3 syllables (Be-la-wa) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Belawa?
Belawa ranks #3,891 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Belawa?
Notable people named Belawa include Ida Bagus Belawa.
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