Nara
Nara (नर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The primordial man, divine human principle”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nara (नर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The primordial man, divine human principle”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nara (नर, IAST: Nara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The primordial man, divine human principle”. From the root nṛ (man, leader), Nara names Vishnu as the eternal cosmic person whose divine humanity pervades and sustains all embodied beings.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Nara is one of the most ancient Vedic appellations, derived from the root nṛ meaning man or the leading principle, and refers to the primal divine person who underlies all of humanity. In the Nara-Narayana tradition, Nara and Narayana are twin sages and aspects of Vishnu himself, representing the individual soul and the cosmic soul respectively. This name carries extraordinary spiritual depth, linking the human to the divine.
Vishnu is invoked as Nara in both the Mahabharata and the Sahasranama, representing the divine spark within every human being. Pronounced NA-ra, with a short clean first syllable.
Scriptural source
Nara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Nara aligns with the Ardra nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Nara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The primordial man, divine human principle
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nara mean?
Nara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The primordial man, divine human principle”.
Is Nara a boy or girl name?
Nara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Nara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Nara aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Nara?
The Chaldean name number of Nara is 9.
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