Where does “Balinese” come from?

Balinese derives from English Bali, from Spanish ese, from Latin ipse meaning "self" or "the very one."

Balinese (English): The language of Bali; A native or inhabitant of...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	Bali	—
2	Balinese	Bali	—
3	Old Javanese	bali	—
4	Sanskrit	बलि	—
5	Sanskrit	बलिन्	—
6	Sanskrit	बल	power, strength, might, vigour, force, validity;...
7	Proto-Indo-Aryan	bálas	—
8	Proto-Indo-Iranian	bálas	strong, forceful
9	Proto-Indo-European	bel-	to dig, cut off?; strong; power, strength

Balinese — Etymology, Origin & Word History | Etymology Explorer