Balham
suburban area · Greater London
Old EnglishAI-generated
Balham is likely of Old English origin, possibly from 'Beal's ham', meaning the homestead or village belonging to a person named Beal. Alternatively, it could relate to 'balg' (bag, pouch) and 'ham' (homestead), perhaps referring to a hollow or rounded homestead.
Word origins
- Bal
- Old EnglishPossibly from personal name 'Beal'.(from Beal "personal name")
- ham
- Old Englishhomestead, village, manor(from hām "homestead, village, manor")
Historical forms
Belgeham · Bægeham