Narayana
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Narayana
The given name 'Narayana' means 'the highest refuge' or 'the ultimate shelter' and is derived from the Sanskrit words 'nara' (man) and 'ayana' (abode or refuge).
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Etymology
The given name 'Narayana' means 'the highest refuge' or 'the ultimate shelter' and is derived from the Sanskrit words 'nara' (man) and 'ayana' (abode or refuge). It is primarily used in Hinduism and is associated with the god Vishnu, who is often referred to as Narayana in various Hindu scriptures and traditions.
Narayana currently ranks #13,414 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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