Indian name meaning
Nayana
♀ GirlNa·ya·na · 3 syllables
The eyes
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
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| N | a | y | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Nayana carries the name number 5.
About the name Nayana
Nayana is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The eyes.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·ya·na — 3 syllables. Nayana is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nayana mean?
Nayana means “The eyes.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nayana a boy or a girl name?
Nayana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nayana?
Nayana is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nayana?
Nayana has 3 syllables and is said as Na·ya·na.
What is the numerology number of the name Nayana?
In the Chaldean system, Nayana has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Nayana a common name in India?
Nayana appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Nayana?
For a brother to Nayana, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Nachiket, Nagendra, Naitik or Dalpat all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nayana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Nayana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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