Balte

Balte is a diminutive of the name Balthasar, which has its origin in the Hebrew name Belshatzzar (בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר). This, in turn, derives from the Akkadian term Bēl-šarra-uṣur.

What does the name Balte mean?

The name Balte is a short form of Balthasar, which traces back to the Hebrew name Belshatzzar (בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר) and ultimately refers to Bēl-šarra-uṣur (Akkadian). The meaning of the name is 'God protects the king' as well as 'Baal preserves the king'. This meaning originates from Akkadian and Babylonian and consists of the parts Bēl for 'the deity', šarra for 'the king', and uṣur for 'preserve' or 'protect'. Additionally, Balte is also seen as a shortened form of names that begin with the old German element 'Bald-', which means 'the brave', derived from the Old High German bald, meaning 'bold', 'brave', and 'courageous'. The name has a long tradition and was known in the early Middle Ages as one of the Three Wise Men in the Bible. Balte traveled with Caspar and Melchior from the East to Bethlehem to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Other variants include Belsazar, Balthazar, Baltasar, Baldassare, Boldizsar, Balthes, Balcer, Balles, Balczus, Baltes, Balz, Baltzer, and Balzar.

Where does the name Balte come from?

The origin of the name Balte is both Akkadian and Babylonian, with the meaning 'God protects the king'.

How do you pronounce Balte?

The pronunciation of Balte is two syllables and open. The name is pronounced as 'Bal-te' [ˈbaltə], with the open 'a' at the center of the sound, giving the name a certain warmth. The clear syllable separation and the gentle '-e' at the end provide a harmonious rounding. As a result, Balte appears friendly and tradition-conscious – simple in structure, yet with a stable and calm presence.

When is the name day of Balte?

The name day for Balte is celebrated on January 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Balte is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2008 at position 914. In the last ten years, Balte has been used as a first name less than 10 times, leading to a position of 8,008 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name is at position 9,767.