Parayana
Parayana (परायण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme refuge, ultimate resort for all beings”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Parayana (परायण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme refuge, ultimate resort for all beings”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Parayana (परायण, IAST: Parāyaṇa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme refuge, ultimate resort for all beings”. From para (supreme) and ayana (path, shelter, abode), Parāyaṇa names Vishnu as the final destination to which all spiritual seekers ultimately return.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Parāyaṇa is composed of para, meaning highest or transcendent, and ayana, derived from the root i (to go), meaning path or abode. Together they denote the supreme abode or ultimate refuge, the one to whom all striving souls inevitably turn. The Bhagavad Gita itself uses this concept to describe the Lord as the highest goal of all yogic paths.
Vishnu bears this epithet as the cosmic shelter who receives every soul that surrenders to him, making it a deeply meaningful name for a child destined to guide others. Pronounced pah-RAA-ya-na, with stress on the second syllable.
Scriptural source
Parayana 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, Parayana aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Parayana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The supreme refuge, ultimate resort for all beings
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parayana mean?
Parayana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The supreme refuge, ultimate resort for all beings”.
Is Parayana a boy or girl name?
Parayana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parayana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Parayana aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Parayana?
The Chaldean name number of Parayana is 2.
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