Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Lord Vishnu, Good, Simple, Refuge of Man
Pronunciation: N AA R AA Y AA N
Popularity Rank: #4,652
The name Narayan is of Indian origin and means Lord Vishnu, Good, Simple, Refuge of Man. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Narayan is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, India, United Arab Emirates, and 69 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AA R AA Y AA N
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Narayan correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Narayan correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Narayan with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Narayan might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Narayan spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Narayan is recorded 12,683 times globally, ranking it as the 4,652th most common name worldwide.
Narayan is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 3,309 occurrences, making it the 997th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Narayan is found among 1 in every 285 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #997 | 1 : 874 |
| India | #231 | 1 : 285 |
| United Arab Emirates | #538 | 1 : 683 |
| Qatar | #141 | 1 : 361 |
| Kuwait | #433 | 1 : 750 |
| Oman | #747 | 1 : 856 |
| Bangladesh | #1,252 | 1 : 1,366 |
| Malaysia | #3,438 | 1 : 5,529 |
| Bahrain | #490 | 1 : 936 |
| United States of America | #8,109 | 1 : 6,750 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Narayan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names Hindu Baby Names Marathi Baby Names Tamil Baby Names Telugu Baby Names Bengali Baby Names Gujarati Baby Names Malayalam Baby Names Kannada Baby Names Assamese Baby Names Rajasthani Baby Names Sanskrit Baby Names Traditional Names Mythological Names Lord Shiva Names 108 Names of Lord Vishnu Lord Vishnu Names Baby Names for Scorpio Zodiac Sign Baby Names for Anuradha Nakshatra Baby Names for Numerology Number 22
Find the ideal nickname for Narayan (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Narayan? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Narayan. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.