What origin is the name Narsimha?

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

Is Narsimha a popular name?

Narsimha is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Narsimha?

Names from the same sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Narsimha — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our sanskrit names page.

How is Narsimha written in its native script?

Narsimha is written नरसिम्हा.

What is the rashi of the name Narsimha?

Narsimha starts with the syllable “Na” (ना), which traditionally belongs to Anuradha nakshatra, pada 1, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio).

Narsimha

Q: Is Narsimha a rare name?

Yes. Narsimha does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Narsimha

Narsimha

Boy

sanskrit

3 syllables

Narsimha is a sanskrit boy's name meaning "A powerful name meaning 'Half lion and half man,' representing strength, courage, and a majestic presence.", Rashi Vrishchik.

With sanskrit roots, Narsimha is a boy name that means "A powerful name meaning 'Half lion and half man,' representing strength, courage, and a majestic presence.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Hindi script: नरसिम्हा
Rashi: Vrishchik
Nakshatra: anuradha (Na)
Origin: sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A powerful name meaning 'Half lion and half man,' representing strength, courage, and a majestic presence.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as नरसिम्हा

Quick answers about Narsimha

Very rare in US records

What does Narsimha mean?

Narsimha is a boy name of sanskrit origin meaning "A powerful name meaning 'Half lion and half man,' representing strength, courage, and a majestic presence.".

Is Narsimha a rare name?

Yes. Narsimha does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Narsimha

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Na (ना)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 1
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Na” suit babies born in Anuradha nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Vrishchik rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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