👦 Narayana — Name Meaning & Origin

Narayana

“Refuge of all beings; Vishnu”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 1) · syllable “Na”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters8 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Narayana?

Narayana means "Refuge of all beings; Vishnu" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Narayana a boy or girl name?

Narayana is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Narayana from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Narayana?

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

What is the lucky number for Narayana?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Narayana adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

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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