Here are some possibilities for what you might be thinking of:
* Balasubramaniam: This is a common South Indian name, often shortened to "Bala."
* Balasaheb: This is a common name in Maharashtra, India, meaning "powerful king."
* Balas: This could be a plural of "bala," which means "child" in Hindi and other Indian languages.
To help me understand what you're looking for, please provide more context:
* Where did you encounter this word?
* What language do you think it might be from?
* What is the word's context?
With more information, I can give you a more accurate answer.