👦 Narayanan — Name Meaning & Origin

Narayanan

“Lord Vishnu”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginMalayalam
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia · Kerala
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 1) · syllable “Na”
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters9 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Narayanan?

Narayanan means "Lord Vishnu" (Malayalam origin).

Is Narayanan a boy or girl name?

Narayanan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Narayanan from?

Narayanan is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Narayanan?

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

What is the lucky number for Narayanan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Narayanan adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

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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