iMeUsWeiMeUsWe

Navigate our 1.6B record database, always expanding!

BALIMA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,387th

Most common surname in India

17

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Balima is a surname of African origin, with roots in the Fulani people of West Africa.
The Balima surname is believed to have originated in the late 18th century with the migration of the Fulani people from the area of modern-day Senegal and Mauritania. It is believed that the name was adopted by the Fulani when they moved southward into other parts of West Africa.

Description:

The Fulani people are known for their nomadic lifestyle and their strong sense of community. They are also known for their traditional music, which is often accompanied by dancing.
The Fulani people have a number of customs that are still practiced today. One of these is the practice of naming children after family members who have passed away. This is done in order to honor the memory of the deceased and to keep their spirit alive.
The Balima surname has a number of variations, including Balimah, Balimah, Balimahou, Balimahoue, Balimahoue, Balimahoune, and Balimahoune.

State-wise distribution of people with BALIMA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for BALIMA surname

Andhra Pradesh

7

Bihar state distribution for BALIMA surname

Bihar

6

Karnataka state distribution for BALIMA surname

Karnataka

1

Telangana state distribution for BALIMA surname

Telangana

1

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BALIMA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BALIMA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname BALIMA appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BALIMA surname

10 (56%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for BALIMA surname

7 (39%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for BALIMA surname

1 (6%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The BALIMA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The BALIMA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BALIMA families belong to the PURUSHOTHAMA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the BALIMA surname with 7 records (43.8%).

The BALIMA surname is written in TELUGU script.

BALIMA is ranked #13387 in India with approximately 17 people bearing this surname.

The BALIMA surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (43.8%), Bihar (37.5%), Karnataka (6.3%).

Did you find this Surname interesting?
Free Daily Chat on theiMeUsWe App
Download Now