Indian name meaning
Narayan
♂ BoyNa·ra·yan · 3 syllables
A name of Lord Vishnu; the eternal being
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| N | a | r | a | y | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Narayan carries the name number 7.
About the name Narayan
Narayan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Vishnu; the eternal being.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·ra·yan — 3 syllables. Narayan appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Narayan mean?
Narayan means “A name of Lord Vishnu; the eternal being.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Narayan a boy or a girl name?
Narayan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Narayan?
Narayan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Narayan?
Narayan has 3 syllables and is said as Na·ra·yan.
What is the numerology number of the name Narayan?
In the Chaldean system, Narayan has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Narayan a common name in India?
Narayan appears 16 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Narayan?
For a sister to Narayan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Saanvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Narayan?
Aryan, Rayyan, Dhyan or Shayan share Narayan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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