👦 Vishnu — Name Meaning & Origin

Vishnu

“The preserver in the Hindu trinity”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Malayalam
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal · Kerala
RashiVrishabh (Taurus)
NakshatraRohini (pada 3) · syllable “Vi”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters6 · starts with V
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Vishnu?

Vishnu means "The preserver in the Hindu trinity" (Sanskrit, Malayalam origin).

Is Vishnu a boy or girl name?

Vishnu is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Vishnu from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Vishnu?

By its first syllable "Vi", Vishnu belongs to Vrishabh (Taurus) rashi and Rohini nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Vishnu?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Vishnu 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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