The exact meaning of the word Balika?

[Guest guest]

Hello.

Can someone please explain the meaning of the word balika?

I'm confused...

Is it a baby-girl (daughter) or just a baby in general?

Thank You for your answers and have a nice day! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Stanko

[Guest guest]

Balika means a young girl of age less than say 12 (before she becomes of age, ie., puberty)

[Vinayakan 0]

Thiru explained it right. I want to add something.

First it is baalikaa (two long a). Almost the same word is bala / baalaa. There is a slight difference. Balika has a little more endearment. It is grammatically a diminutive of baalaa.

There are more words to indicate girl. In baalaa and baalikaa is the root for to grow. Balachandra / baalachandraH means the waxing (increasing) moon.

 

Sanskrit words have roots (dhatu). In root in baalikaa is "bal praaNane" (balati). This root means the breathe, to live. Causative: balayati means to nourish.

[Guest guest]

Thank You very much!

Stanko

[Guest guest]

...this is my girlfriend's nickname created by my nephews...

We like the name so much, we will use it as a brand name for her hair studio, but we wanted to know the exact meaning...

Thank You very much, the answer is more than satisfactory...

Best wishes...

Stanko