The Balinese Names
Bali known as an island with a strong bound of solidarity ,respects and a very tide of harmony living in their social lives. Rituals and religious believes have hardly been ever separated from their daily life and activities.one of the most crucial ceremony in the whole human Balinese life is a three(3) months ceremony for the baby.this ceremony is represented to the ancestors who reincarnate to the baby body,having a full Balinese name and allowing the baby to touch the ground (as a mother earth) for the first time since the baby born. Generally Balinese speaks Balinese Language (bahasa Bali) as a daily speaking language and Indonesian language ( Bahasa Indonesia) as national mother language in formal situations such as at school,government offices,Bank,post office etc.now days, many of Balinese speaks English for most and others language such as german,French ,Russian,chinesse and many more languages due to the demand on the tourism industry.
The Balinese names as Local ID.
As we talking about the Balinese names,The Balinese people has their own local Balinese names which describes sort of birth in their family such as putu,gede,kadek ,komang ,ketut and so on,before its followed by their full name or secondary names and of course,often you hear those specific names while you are in Bali.Formerly, those sort of birth names are used for the traditional Balinese family planning and supposed to have four(4) kids in the entire family.but nowdays,according the Indonesian Government family planning program “2 kids is enough” , the third and the fourth Balinese names soon will be reduced in usage or could be gone. normally in old passion Balinese names are not using or put the family name in their name,but some family starting to use a family name at the end of their Balinese names.it has changed a lots, it is because of how important to put their family name for their next generation or might because of modern influences from the western style name.and also could be really important to have a family name in their balinese name in order to organize a passport or other legal papers for those who want to stay,study or work in foreign country.
Here they are the 10th Balinese names :
1.the first born baby has 4( four) names,called:
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WAYAN,Taken from the origin word of “wayahan “ means the eldest or the most ripe if taken from the words of fruits and used for the girl and boy name.
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LUH,Taken from the origin word of “luwe” in Balinese it means female and used only for the women or girl name.
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GEDE,means “huge”,the biggest or the oldest and commonly used for the boy name.
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PUTU,taken from the word “cucu” means the grand child of the family.so it is more easy to call the first baby “ucu” or “cucu” from the grandparents. and costumized to putu.it used for a both gender name the girl and the boy.
2.the 2nd born baby has 3(three) names,called:
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MADE,Taken from the word “madia” or the middle in English translation .it means the kinds who are born in the middle or means the second born.those name are for a both gender ,boy and the girl’s name.
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NENGAH, which means in the middle or the origin word of and this name is also for the boy and girl’s name.
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KADEK, this name is the costumization from the name of Made.taken from the origin word “kade or adek” .it means the your brother or sister and this name is used for a both gender boy and girl.
3.the 3rd born baby has 2(two) names,called:
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NYOMAN,taken from the origin word of uman,means sisa or the rest.according the ancient Balinese life was suggested to have or better to have 3 kids and therefore would be expected much more matures or wise for the parent for leading or a better conduct to their family life.
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KOMANG, it is the costumization name from the name of nyoman ,cause the name of komang more used for a modern Balinese name for the 3rd born child. Due to the ancient herbal medicines were not effectively prevent the pregnancy and an abortion matter is something really taboo and forbidden among the Balinese society.some family were hardly to stop their pregnancy wife till they have more than 3 children.so then come the fourth.
4.the 4th born baby has the only name called:
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KETUT,taken from the word of kitut,means the bonus or also can be mean really the end of the rest.or it could be means as the belove child.the word of “kitut” in Balinese taken from the last or the lowest group of banana fruit.
So what happen if they have more than 4 children in the family? to named them has to reverse back again to the first name system and having the same circle and so on.it could be have 2 wayans or 2 kadeks in the same family.it sounds interesting,isn’t it? it is no wonder to have the same initial names in entire family in Bali.
The Balinese names also has an Article name which is refers to their gender.commonly used for the Sudra’s name but also some used for the Ksatrya names. the article ‘I’ in the Balinese name is refers to a male names, such as “I made…or I gusti…and so on. and the article “NI” is refers to a female names such as : Ni Luh…,Ni Komang…,and so on.All those names are applied in every castes level.it would be begun by their caste’s title and then followed by their sort of birth name in the family, such as:
- –Brahmana name : Ida Bagus Gede….,Ida ayu(Dayu) Putu…or and so on.
- –Ksatrya name: Anak Agung Gede…,I gusti putu…,Dewa ketut…and so on
- –Waisya name : Ngakan gede…,kompyang putu…, Sang Nyoman…, and so on.
- –Sudra name : has no title’s name and it is directly begun with their sort of birth name in their family as explained above.
Many of things has changed in this modern lives including the way of giving the children’s name. in the past,our parent were easily gave their children a name as they want or thought as long as not confused them when they call their children’s name.but now days ,mostly parent are really carefully choose or took the name for their children.sometimes, they have to ask the priest or wise people,or taken from the sanskrit name or what’s the popular now? some of baline children’s name is influenced by western name such as : kadek cindy….,or Putu robby adi….,komang vina…and so on.then combined with some others Balinese name.therefore,next time when you are in Bali and meet the Balinese for the first time, it would be no wonder at all if they introduce their balinese name to you then easily for you to recognize that they are Balinese people.
On this route you can visit the first stop at Singaraja Historical city ,then drive up hill to see the 
The first stop from Lovina will be the Budhist Temple, A blending Architecture between Hindu and budhist itself. Impressive Place is the worth word to be addressed for this temple with its stunning ocean view from the mini Borobudur temple in North Bali. just 10 minutes drive from this temple will take you to Banjar, Hot spring where you can do bathing .do you know, what ? Bettina says “ wow I feel amazing and fresh after took a bath at the hot Bath”.some clients also said having swim at the Hot bath contains by Sulphur is really good for the skin and it believes could help to cure the skin’s diseases.after an hour drive from here, you will be arrived at Munduk waterfall with its coffee and clove plantation for about 15 minutes walk to the fall.A steep up drive to the twin lake view point and enjoy the cool breeze of the mountain while you can have a Lunch at the Local restaurant.a while after you will visit some monkeys at the street await you to feed them, then to 
It would be Singaraja Historical city as your first stop to see the ex-harbour of Buleleng (Formerly was the vital Harbour for the Dutch as the Base for their logistic distribution, Power and Singaraja was a Capital for Bali,Lombok and lesser Sundas). then drive through the city to Sangsit Village to see the 
It located about 30 minutes drives from Lovina Beach,in the direction to singaraja city and took a right drive up to 
It located at the altitude 1100 above the sea level. it takes for about 1 hour drive from Lovina through Singaraja city and take a right up drive at Girimas village till finally you arrive at Lemukih village.from here you will start your Journey by taking a local Guide to take first to see Fiji rice terraces, then to the water slide at the river’s Bang and swimming at the lagoon.after a short break for a young coconut drink,you local guide will continue to take you to see Fiji waterfall,Brombong waterfall and the the last to see the sekumpul waterfall. The one of the most famous and spectacular waterfall in bali ever.
Entering a very wet and humid rain forest surrounding lake tamblingan will lead you to see varians of wild vegetations with a detail explanations from your professional local guide.this trek will take 2 hours in the middle of jungle and finally arrive in the other corner of the lake to have for a traditional canoe to cross the lake. paddling this canoes is the most interesting moment to see the amazing view from the middle of the lake.canoe will bring you back to the starting point.
Located in the North west of Bali Island,this tiny island is a home of Deers or Menjangan in Local language and a beautiful coral in the paradise for who loved doing Snorkeling and Diving as well. It takes 1,5 hours from lovina beach Area by car and then take a boat cross from Labuhan lalang Or Banyuwedang Port for about 30 minutes.crystal clear water gives you the truth experience to enjoy tropical colourful fishes and great coral lives.
Lovina Beach is one of the famous tourist places in north part of Bali which mostly has very calm sea water, black sandy beach and quiet warm sea with its dolphin. One of the favorite attractions in Lovina is 
These waterfalls is freshly published as a new destination tourist objects in North Bali.located uphill from wanagiri-Munduk main street. Banyumala waterfall and Banyuwana amertha are the northern Bali’s beauty waterfalls and unspoiled environment which became famous for its natural hiking path and 
The quiet beach for relaxation and pleasure will be great if you could come to pemuteran Village, it take just an hour drive from Lovina. You can do swimming or snorkeling with your own gear at anytime you want without any local guide needed.This area is suitable for any ages of traveler even kids are very safe to do their activities during their Holiday. Lay down at warmest sun shining black sandy quiet beach is really recommended to come here.
Green route of the main steets of Pupuan-Tabanan gives you an amazing view of its rice terraces along the way to Tabanan.From Lovina Beach heading to the direction of Seririt,the second town in North Bali and then take a left drive up to the hill until arrive at the first intersection in Mayong village. Then take a right drive direction to Busung biu or Subuk, here in this area you are starting for having a great view of rice terraces in every angle your vision. Then drive up further to the direction of Pupuan with the same point of view are everywhere.in this town, you will also find on of the most famous Budhist temple which famous with its huge statue of sleeping Budha.
Some of Lovina’s Area are known as a fishing Village.some people are still doing as their daily activities as Fisherman with their traditional fishing gear. As a natural Habitat for Dolphins, of course it gives also abundant living of other ocean fishes. In some certain seasons, in the area is easy to find to catch black or blue fin Tuna , Mahi-mahi ,Baracuda ,squids,Mackerels or Sardens and even coral fishes such as Red or black Snapper,Goliath,Seabass,Grouper,Octopus and etc.so it is really recommend for doing fishing in North of Bali.
Friendly Eco Fishing way is by using the spear Gun. In North Bali is also famous for doing spear gun fishing in the local coral area and surrounding.Local people mostly doing it are just for fun.they catch several fishes and then bring it home for their soup and grilled coral fish. Emmm…yummy !
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GREEN LANDSCAPE DRIVING OF PUPUAN WEST BALI ROUTE.
Within an hour and half drive, we finally arrive at Pupuan town.it also has another amazing rice terraces view point. where it is located a few hundreds meters just before the town. it has also some homestays surrounding. For tourist who want to spent some times in this area and to visit Budhist Temple near by this town with its huge sleeping Budha.
This ceremony is always completed with an elaborately colorful decorated cremation tower or Bade or wadah which is used to put the dead body and normally lifted up by a lots of people and paraded along the way from the house to the village’s cemetery and Lembu as a place to placed the coffin of the dead body during the burning process in the cemetery after taken out from the cremation tower. Then all of those equipments will be burning together beside with the corpses.
Bli gojink bali’s waterfall adventure.
Banyumala waterfall has twin falls and quite large natural pool where you can swim and refresh your body.A while after you had a short walk through a fairly steep path down to this area. Also you can just enjoy the sound of the rushing waterfall, peaceful rhythm of nature and the green lush forest.Enjoy the surrounding area while you do not get into the water.A big resting Lumbung house is available here in the location. wherever you wat to sit, relaxing or just lay at the lumbung house.it helps you to relieve your muscles after being walking down to this amazing waterfall.
