Narayan
/nuh-RUH-yuhn/ Indian Male
Meaning & Origin
Narayan is a Indian name meaning "The abode of bei...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, BE. The name is derived from Sanskrit: 'Nara' meaning water or human beings, and 'Ayana' meaning abode, refuge, or path.
Quick Facts
Language Indian
Gender Male
Phonetic nuh-RUH-yuhn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as nuh-RUH-yuhn. Keep the original Indian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Narayan
- · R. K. Narayan - Author
- · Narayan Debnath - Comic Artist
- · Narayan Murthy - Entrepreneur
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