Ballal

Ballal is a masculine given name and surname used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. It appears in Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, and related language communities, with spellings such as Ballal, Ballala, or Balal depending on regional transliteration. The name is generally considered a variant of Ballala, a form linked to strength or power in its Sanskrit root bal.

In historical and cultural contexts, forms of Ballal appear in inscriptions and royal lineages across medieval India. In contemporary usage, Ballal is found as both a surname and a given name among families in South Asia and among the diaspora. The name’s familiarity across regions has led to multiple independent origins and associations rather than a single, unified lineage.

Notable people bearing Ballal include a range of historical figures from Indian royal and noble lineages as well as modern professionals in fields such as arts, academia, and public life. Because transliteration from local scripts varies, some individuals may be listed under Ballala or Balal in different sources.

See also: Ballala, Ballal (surname), Balal, Balabh.