What origin is the name Nagappan?

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

What are good brother names for Nagappan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nagappan?

Nagappan starts with the syllable “Na” (ना), which traditionally belongs to Anuradha nakshatra, pada 1, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Nagappan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nagappan

Nagappan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Nagappan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Serpent deity".

Nagappan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Serpent deity". 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.

What does Nagappan mean?

Serpent deity

How popular is Nagappan?

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Quick answers about Nagappan

What does Nagappan mean?

Nagappan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Serpent deity".

How popular is Nagappan?

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Brother names that go with Nagappan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Nagappan.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Na (ना)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 1
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Na” suit babies born in Anuradha nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Vrishchik rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.