Vaishnav
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vaishnav
Vaishnav derives from Sanskrit "Vishnu" (विष्णु), meaning "pertaining to Vishnu" or "devotee of Vishnu," with the suffix "-av" denoting association or follower.
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Etymology
Vaishnav derives from Sanskrit "Vishnu" (विष्णु), meaning "pertaining to Vishnu" or "devotee of Vishnu," with the suffix "-av" denoting association or follower. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Vaishnavism practitioners who worship Vishnu as the supreme deity, with significant historical usage across India and the diaspora.
Vaishnav currently ranks #10,729 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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