Narayanan
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Narayanan
Narayanan means "follower or devotee of Narayana" and derives from Sanskrit, where Narayana is a primary name for the Hindu god Vishnu.
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Etymology
Narayanan means "follower or devotee of Narayana" and derives from Sanskrit, where Narayana is a primary name for the Hindu god Vishnu. The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities, particularly among Tamils, Malayalis, and other South Indian populations, with historical usage documented throughout Hindu religious texts and traditions.
Narayanan currently ranks #2,528 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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