Narsimha
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Narsimha
Narsimha (also spelled Narasimha) derives from Sanskrit roots "nara" (man) and "simha" (lion), meaning "man-lion" or "lion-man." The name originates from Hindu mythology as an avatar of the god Vishnu, who took this form to destroy the demon Hiranyakashipu, and is predominantly used in Hindu cultures across India and the diaspora.
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Etymology
Narsimha (also spelled Narasimha) derives from Sanskrit roots "nara" (man) and "simha" (lion), meaning "man-lion" or "lion-man." The name originates from Hindu mythology as an avatar of the god Vishnu, who took this form to destroy the demon Hiranyakashipu, and is predominantly used in Hindu cultures across India and the diaspora.
Narsimha currently ranks #3,778 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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