name
Balinese
bah-lih-NEEZ
ˌbɑːlɪˈniːzListen
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Syllable breakdown
Balinese
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- From Bali (Sanskrit origin — 'offering') + English suffix -ese.
- Meaning
- Of or relating to Bali (Indonesia) — its people, language, or culture.
Common mispronunciations
BAY-lih-neezbah-LIN-eez
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