Truth and Protector
Pronunciation: sah-tuh-nuh-rah-yahn
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Satyanarayan is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Truth and Protector". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: sah-tuh-nuh-rah-yahn. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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सत्यनारायण
Truth God
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
sah-tuh-nuh-rah-yahn
IPA
/sətjənɑːrɑjən/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rudraksha
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Satya - Truth, Narayana - God · Satyanarayan is a popular name in Hinduism and is mentioned in various scriptures including the Vedas and the Mahabharata.
Historical Usage
Satyanarayan is a name of Vishnu, the preserver deity in Hinduism. The name 'Satyanarayan' means the 'God of truth'. This name is believed to have originated from the Rig Veda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
Before 1500 BCE
Satyanarayan Puja is a popular Hindu religious ritual, which involves invoking the deity Satyanarayan for his blessings. This ritual became more popular during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra, when the Satyanarayan Vratam was described in the Puranas and Agamashastra.
Medieval period (12th to 17th centuries CE)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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सत्यनारायण
Truth God
सत्यनारायण
सत्य (Satya) - Truth, नारायण (Narayan) - God to be relied upon
சத்யநாராயண
சத்யம் (Sathyam) - Truth, நாராயணம் (Narayanam) - God to be relied upon
శత్యనారాయణ
శత్యము (Satymu) - Truth, నారాయణము (Narayanamu) - God to be relied upon
Satyanarayan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Truth and Protector
Satyanarayan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Truth and Protector
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