Narayan

Narayan Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Narayan are male.

Narayan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 R AA1 Y AA0 N
🌐 IPA
/nɑˈrɑjɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Narayan in Braille

Here's how to represent Narayan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Narayan in braille

How to Spell the Name Narayan in American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

The name Narayan in sign language

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