Indian name meaning
Naresh
♂ BoyNa·resh · 2 syllables
King; lord of men
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| N | a | r | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Naresh carries the name number 3.
About the name Naresh
Naresh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “King; lord of men.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·resh — 2 syllables. Naresh appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naresh mean?
Naresh means “King; lord of men.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Naresh a boy or a girl name?
Naresh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Naresh?
Naresh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Naresh?
Naresh has 2 syllables and is said as Na·resh.
What is the numerology number of the name Naresh?
In the Chaldean system, Naresh has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Naresh a common name in India?
Naresh appears 51 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Naresh?
For a sister to Naresh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Jagdeep all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Naresh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Mahesh share Naresh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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