Indian name meaning
Nayantara
♀ GirlNa·yan·ta·ra · 4 syllables
The pupil of the eye; a flower
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
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Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Nayantara add up to 21, which reduces to 3.
About the name Nayantara
Nayantara 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 pupil of the eye; a flower.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Nayantara has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nayantara mean?
Nayantara means “The pupil of the eye; a flower.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nayantara a boy or a girl name?
Nayantara is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nayantara?
Nayantara is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Nayantara?
In the Chaldean system, Nayantara has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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