What origin is the name Narasima?

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

What are good brother names for Narasima?

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

What is the rashi of the name Narasima?

Narasima 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.

Narasima

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Narasima

Narasima

Unisex

Indian

4 syllables

Narasima is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to the man-lion avatar of the deity. Symbolizes a combination of human intellect and animalistic strength and courage.".

Narasima is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to the man-lion avatar of the deity. Symbolizes a combination of human intellect and animalistic strength and courage.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Refers to the man-lion avatar of the deity. Symbolizes a combination of human intellect and animalistic strength and courage.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Narasima

What does Narasima mean?

Narasima is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to the man-lion avatar of the deity. Symbolizes a combination of human intellect and animalistic strength and courage.".

How popular is Narasima?

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Brother names that go with Narasima

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Narasima.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Na (ना)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 1
Name number: 9

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Narasima

Narasima means "Refers to the man-lion avatar of the deity. Symbolizes a combination of human intellect and animalistic strength and courage." — these names share that spirit.

Gabriel — "Gabriel comes from the Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength'. Gabriel is an archangel and messenger." (Hebrew)
Audrey — "Audrey is a medieval form of Aethelthryth, an Old English name from aethel 'noble' and thryth 'strength'." (English)
Gabriella — "Gabriella is the Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew, meaning 'God is my strength'." (Hebrew)