Narayan Name Meaning
The name Narayan comes from Indian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Narayan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Narayan Name Meaning
Indian, Hindi, Nepali, Marathi, Odia, BengaliModern northern Indian form of NARAYANA.
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What does the name Narayan mean?
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Is Narayan a boy or girl name?
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