About Narayan
The name "Narayan" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a masculine name in India. It is derived from the combination of two words: "Nara," meaning "man" or "human," and "Ayana," meaning "refuge" or "shelter." Therefore, the name "Narayan" can be interpreted as "the refuge of all beings" or "the shelter for mankind." It is often associated with Lord Vishnu, a major deity in Hinduism, who is considered the preserver and protector of the universe.
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Most individuals with the name Narayan are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Narayan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Narayan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.