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Name Balian
Gender Masculine
Usage German (Modern, Rare), Medieval French, French (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Pronounced Pron. BA-lee-an(German) BAY-lee-ən(Popular Culture)
Other Forms FormsBarisan
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain. This is most known for being the name of Balian of Ibelin (c. 1140-1193), a lord of the Crusader state of Jerusalem.

The name was re-popularised through the Ridley Scott film Kingdom of Heaven (2005).
Added 1/11/2007 by Evan