Vaishnav

Vaishnav Meaning & Origin

About Vaishnav
The surname Vaishnav is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vaishnava," which refers to a follower of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Vaishnavs are considered devotees of Lord Vishnu and are often associated with the Vaishnavite sects within Hinduism. The surname Vaishnav is commonly found among individuals of Indian origin, particularly those belonging to the Vaishnav community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vaishnav: 219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vaishnav 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 Vaishnav is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FXNF
🗽 NYSIIS
VASA
🔊 Soundex
V020501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EY1 N SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/vaishnav*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FXNF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vaishnav in Braille

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

The name Vaishnav in braille

How to sign the name Vaishnav using Sign Language

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

The name Vaishnav in sign language

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