What origin is the name Himalaya?

Himalaya comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Himalaya?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Himalaya — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Himalaya?

Himalaya starts with the syllable “Hi” (ही), which traditionally belongs to Punarvasu nakshatra, pada 4, in Kark rashi (Cancer). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Himalaya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Himalaya

Himalaya

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Himalaya is an Indian unisex name meaning "Abode of snow; the mountain range".

Parents who choose Himalaya pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Abode of snow; the mountain range". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Abode of snow; the mountain range

Popularity

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Quick answers about Himalaya

What does Himalaya mean?

Himalaya is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Abode of snow; the mountain range".

How popular is Himalaya?

We have no birth-record ranking for Himalaya: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Himalaya

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Himalaya

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Himalaya.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

More names with number 8

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Hi (ही)
Rashi: Kark (Cancer)
Nakshatra: Punarvasu, pada 4
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Hi” suit babies born in Punarvasu nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Kark rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.