👶 Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Narsimha

Pronunciation /nars-IMH-a/

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“lion man”

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Meaning of Narsimha

Narsimha is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Man-lion; Avatar of Vishnu; Protector of righteousness”.

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Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
64/100

📈 Narsimha Popularity Graph

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#44#56#672015201920232026
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Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
2026 Rank
#44

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Nar Nars Nary Narsimh Narsim

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📋 Key Info

Meaninglion man
OriginIndian
GenderBoy Name
Popularity90/100

📈 Name Statistics

Short Meaninglion man
First Name LetterN
Total Letters9
Syllables4
Gender Group👶 Boy
Heritage OriginIndian
Dialect BaseSanskrit
Registry Popularity90/100

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