Narayanनारायण
Nārāyaṇa · traditionally used for boys
“Son of Nara; Viṣṇu epithet”
The eternal Spirit pervading the universe; Viṣṇu in his cosmic-form aspect; the primeval son of (the primeval) Man.
Starting sound and where it falls
Narayan begins with Na — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Na open Hasta pada 3 and Anuradha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes Vishnu as the eternal spirit pervading the universe.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Narayan mean?
Narayan (Nārāyaṇa) is attested as “Son of Nara; Viṣṇu epithet.” The eternal Spirit pervading the universe; Viṣṇu in his cosmic-form aspect; the primeval son of (the primeval) Man.
Which nakshatra sound does Narayan fit?
Narayan begins with the sound Na, which opens Hasta pada 3 and Anuradha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Narayan a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Narayan is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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