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Narayani
Pronounced nah-rah-YAH-nee /nɑ.rɑˈjɑ.ni/Medium
Meaning: Narayani is the feminine of Narayana, one of the great names of Vishnu. As a divine name it belongs to the goddess — invoked of Durga and of Lakshmi, and honoured in devotional hymns such as the Devi Mahatmya. The name carries real weight in Hindu worship, and we note it respectfully.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Narayani is a divine name in Sanskrit: the feminine of Narayana, one of the most honoured names of Vishnu. It is invoked of the goddess in her forms as Durga and Lakshmi, and it rings through devotional hymns, most famously in the Devi Mahatmya, where the goddess is called upon again and again as Narayani. Given to a child, it is a name of blessing, and we note its sacred weight respectfully. Rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-rah-YAH-nee').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, resonant, and sacred in root.
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What does the name Narayani mean?
Narayani is the feminine of Narayana, a great name of Vishnu. It is a name of the Hindu goddess, invoked of Durga and Lakshmi.
How do you pronounce Narayani?
It's said nah-rah-YAH-nee /nɑ.rɑˈjɑ.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Narayani a boy or girl name?
Narayani is a girl's name; it is the feminine form of Narayana.
How popular is Narayani?
Narayani is a rare name for girls in the U.S.