Narayana

Narayana Meaning & Origin

About Narayana
The surname Narayana is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Narayana," which is a combination of two words: "Nara" meaning "man" and "Ayana" meaning "shelter" or "refuge." In Hinduism, Narayana is one of the many names of Lord Vishnu, who is considered the preserver and protector of the universe. Therefore, the surname Narayana is often associated with individuals who are believed to have a connection to Lord Vishnu or are descendants of families devoted to him.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Narayana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Narayana: 283
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69392
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Narayana based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Narayana is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRN
🔊 Soundex
N06050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 R AA0 Y AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/narayana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Narayana in Braille

Here's how to represent Narayana in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Narayana in braille

How to sign the name Narayana using Sign Language

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

The name Narayana in sign language

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