name
Lakshmi Narayan
LUHK-shmee nah-RAH-yun
/ˈlʌkʃ.miː nɑːˈrɑː.jən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
LakshmiNarayan
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Newari / Sanskrit
- Meaning
- Lakshmi and Narayan (Vishnu) — the divine couple; one who embodies their grace
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Laxmi Narayan
Common mispronunciations
LAHK-shmeelak-SHMEE nar-AY-un
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. 'Lakshmi' has the 'kshm' consonant cluster — pronounce 'luk-shmee'. Lakshmi Narayan as a combined name invokes both Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and Narayan (Vishnu). Popular among Newari Hindus.
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