What origin is the name Naraka?

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

What are good sister names for Naraka?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Naraka — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Naraka?

Naraka 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.

Naraka

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Naraka

Naraka

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Naraka is an Indian boy's name meaning "Hell.", Rashi Vrishchik.

Naraka is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Hell.". It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Vrishchik
Nakshatra: anuradha (Na)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Hell.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Naraka

What does Naraka mean?

Naraka is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Hell.".

How popular is Naraka?

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Sister names that go with Naraka

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Na (ना)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 1
Name number: 3

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.