Billu

In Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu dialects, billa refers to a male cat, while billi signifies a female cat. Families frequently use for young boys. Historically, the nickname was given to infants with striking light-colored or hazel eyes, mirroring feline features. Over generations, it transitioned into a generic, friendly household name ( pukar ka naam ) that frequently leaks onto official identification documents. Regional Meanings