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Narayan
नारायण“The refuge of all beings”
Derived from the Sanskrit roots 'nara' (water or humans) and 'ayana' (abode or path), it signifies Lord Vishnu as the primordial being. It holds immense cultural and religious significance in Hinduism as one of the most sacred names of the Supreme Being.
Narayan in Indian languages
Pythagorean numerology 11 · The Peacemaker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as gentle, cooperative, intuitive and diplomatic.
Vrishchik rashi · Scorpio — element Water, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya and Yi.
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