Exotic Baby Names Inspired by Eat, Pray, Love

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Written by Lisa Armstrong

In the film, Eat, Pray, Love, writer Elizabeth Gilbert (played by Julia Roberts), went to three different countries to find herself and true love. Take a virtual tour to uncover some unique and exotic names from Italy, Bali and India and discover the meaning in life for your baby.

Bali Baby Names

The word "Bali" is used not only for the country in Indonesia, but as a baby's name, both for girls and boys.

It is Hindu in origin, and means "Mighty Warrior. Elizabeth Gilbert met a woman in Bali named Wayan who helped cure her of an infection.

The Balinese often assign baby names based on birth order, so Wayan means First born, and is used for both boys and girls.

Check out our list of Bali names for both girls and boys, as well as their meaning. These names are exotic and full of meaning.

Bali Girl Names		Bali Boy Names

Maya - To increase		Guntur - Thunder
Kade - Pure		Santoso - Peaceful
Kirana - Beautiful ray of light		Kobin - Unknown
Arti - Meaningful		Ari - Inner skin
Bali - Mighty warrior		Aman - Safe
Wayan - First born, wise one		Arya - Warrior
Made - (Ma-day)Middle child		Iman - Faithful
Sinta - Chastity		Rusanti - meaning rose
Citra -Image		Adi - Jewel, ornament
Ria- Merry		Kali - River
Marshanda - Brave girl		Darma - Good deed

For more name ideas, check out Exotic baby names and meanings.

Indian Baby Names

While filming in India, a guru redubbed Julia Robert's children (temporarily) with Hindu names . Twins Hazel and Phinneas were given the names Laxmi and Ganesh, and son, Henry, became Krishna Balram.

It is traditional in India to use a holy man as a guide to the best name for their baby. Parents spend a good amount of money to have a well-known astrologer decide the best combination of letters and sounds to ensure that their child will be strong and wealthy.

Based on the boys names below, if diamonds are a girl's best friend, you could do worse than to associate with Hiren, whose name means "Lord of gems and attractive pearls" or Tarak, who is a watchful protector. A girlfriend or wife named Sachi, whose name means kindness and grace, or Rajita, meaning bright or brilliant, is also attractive.

Indian Girl Names		Indian Boy Names

Destri - Pointer, indicator		Priya - King of the Earth
Sachi- Kindness, grace		Hiren - Lord of gems and pearls
Raga- Harmony, beauty		Loha - Red, iron
Bela- A sea's shore		Hansin - With the universal soul
Naima- Belonging to one		Bala - Young, newly risen ; the sun
Malati -Spanish jasmine		Dari - Opening, moving slowly
Padma - The lotus		Bhavin - Living being, man
Riya - Singer		Dirgha -Lofty, high
Rajita - Bright/Brilliant		Sanjay - Victory
Lina - United		Tarak - Watchful protector
Ruha - Grown or risen		Samir - Wind
Veda - Knowledge & wisdom		Deepak- Luminous lamp

For more ideas, check out our list of Indian baby names.

Italian Baby Names

Italian baby names are both beautiful and meaningful. Check out our list for the perfect name for your girl or boy.

Italian Girl Names		Italian Boy Names

Zarah - Coming of the dawn		Eduardo - Rich guardian
Viviana- Lovely		Antonio - Highly praiseworthy
Tea- Gift of God		Lorenzo- From the laurel tree
Marchesa - Nobility		Marco - Warlike
Sofia - Wisdom		Dario - Wealthy
Elisa- God is my oath		Giovani - The Lord is gracious
Elena - Light		Ricardo- Powerful ruler
Ilaria - Cheerful		Nico - The victory of the people
Camilla- Young		Sergio - Attendant
Gaia - Earth		Paolo - Small
Giada - Jade, green stone		Luigi- Famous fighter
Serena- Calm or peaceful		Dante - Lasting
Chiara- Bright and famous		Carlo - Strong, manly