Baila - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Baila

BAY-lah'BAY-lah'2 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
Joyful

MEANING

Dance

ORIGIN

Latin American

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Spanish verb 'bailar' meaning 'to dance'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hispanic cultures, dancing is a vital part of social gatherings and celebrations.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in various Spanish-speaking regions to evoke a sense of joy and festivity.

🌐Yiddish
Melodic

MEANING

Beautiful

ORIGIN

Jewish

ETYMOLOGY

Baila is a Yiddish name possibly derived from 'bela', meaning white or beautiful.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, often given to girls born on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been prevalent in Jewish communities throughout Eastern Europe.

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