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Name Origin

Narayan is a Sanskrit name of Hindu origin meaning 'shelter' or 'refuge.' It's often used as a name for the god Vishnu, who is considered the preserver in Hinduism.

hindusanskritvishnugodpreservershelterrefuge

Famous People

Narayan Murthy (1946-)

Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist

  • Co-founder of Infosys, one of India's largest IT companies
  • Known for his leadership and contributions to the Indian IT industry

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