Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bala
noun
/ˈbɑː.lə/

Definition
Bala refers to a type of fish that is often found in tropical waters of Southeast Asia.

Examples
- The bala is a popular fish in Southeast Asian cuisine.
- She felt a great sense of bala when she completed the marathon.

Meaning
In a broader context, ‘bala’ can also mean strength or power in several languages, notably in Sanskrit.

Synonyms
- strength
- power
- fish (in the context of aquatic life)