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Narsing

Quick answerNarsing is a variant spelling of Narsingh or Narasimha, derived from Sanskrit meaning "man-lion," combining "nara" (man) and "simha" (lion), referring to the half-man, half-lion avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,787
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 2
Global rank#2,787

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Narsing

Narsing is a variant spelling of Narsingh or Narasimha, derived from Sanskrit meaning "man-lion," combining "nara" (man) and "simha" (lion), referring to the half-man, half-lion avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.

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Etymology

Narsing is a variant spelling of Narsingh or Narasimha, derived from Sanskrit meaning "man-lion," combining "nara" (man) and "simha" (lion), referring to the half-man, half-lion avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India and the diaspora, with historical significance in Hindu mythology and religious tradition.

Narsing currently ranks #2,787 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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