Vishnu

Vishnu Meaning & Origin

About Vishnu
The name "Vishnu" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly associated with Hinduism. It is derived from the word "Vish," which means "to pervade" or "to encompass," and "nu," which signifies "the one who sustains" or "the preserver." Vishnu is one of the principal deities in Hinduism and is revered as the protector and preserver of the universe. He is believed to maintain cosmic order and harmony, intervening whenever necessary to restore balance and righteousness. Vishnu is often depicted with blue skin and four arms, holding various symbolic objects that represent his divine attributes.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Vishnu are male.

Vishnu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 70.59% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FXN
🗽 NYSIIS
VASA
🔊 Soundex
V02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V IH1 SH N UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɪʃnu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vishnu in Braille

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

The name Vishnu in braille

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

The image below shows how you can spell Vishnu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Vishnu in sign language

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