Indian name meaning
Vishnu
♂ BoyVish·nu · 2 syllables
The preserver; the supreme god
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| V | i | s | h | n | u |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
6 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Vishnu carries the name number 8.
About the name Vishnu
Vishnu is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The preserver; the supreme god.”
Spoken aloud it is Vish·nu — 2 syllables. Vishnu appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vishnu mean?
Vishnu means “The preserver; the supreme god.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Vishnu a boy or a girl name?
Vishnu is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Vishnu?
Vishnu is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Vishnu?
Vishnu has 2 syllables and is said as Vish·nu.
What is the numerology number of the name Vishnu?
In the Chaldean system, Vishnu has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Vishnu a common name in India?
Vishnu appears 25 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Vishnu?
For a sister to Vishnu, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Vaani, Vaijayanti, Vamika or Lata all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Vishnu?
Jishnu, Shantanu, Sonu or Renu share Vishnu's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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