There are a few different theories out there about the origin of the name Bali. One possibility is that the name is derived from the Balinese Hindu god, Besakih. Another theory suggests that the name is a shortened form of Baliuag, which is the name of a town in the Philippines. The most likely explanation, however, is that the name Bali is derived from the Indonesian word bali, which means “opposite.” Bali is located on the opposite side of the …