👦 Narayan — Name Meaning & Origin

Narayan

“Lord Vishnu”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 1) · syllable “Na”
Numerology11 — intuitive and inspiring (master number 11)
Letters7 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Narayan?

Narayan means "Lord Vishnu" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Narayan a boy or girl name?

Narayan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Narayan from?

Narayan is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Narayan?

By its first syllable "Na", Narayan belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Anuradha nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Narayan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Narayan adds up to 11, linked with being intuitive and inspiring (master number 11).

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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