Balodis Explained
| Balodis |
| Meaning: | "pigeon", "dove" |
| Origin: | Latvian |
| Variant: | Baluodis |
Balodis (Old orthography: Ballod; feminine: Balode) is a Latvian surname, derived from the Latvian word for "pigeon". Individuals with the surname include:
- Daniels Balodis (born 1998), Latvian footballer
- Jānis Balodis (1881–1965), army general and politician who was a principal figure in the foundation and government of independent Latvia
- Kārlis Balodis (1864–1931), Latvian economist, financist, statistician and demographist
- Ringolds Balodis (born 1986), Latvian politician
- Ves Balodis (born 1933), Australian discus thrower who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics
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