What is the origin of the name Vishnu?

Vishnu is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Vishnu?

Vishnu is currently ranked #5033 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Vishnu

VISH-nu

Popularity

#5033

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,113

Peak Year

#65 in 2007

First Recorded

1977

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A principal Hindu deity, the preserver and protector of the universe.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

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Similar Names

Shiva Krishna Rama Arjun

Personality Traits

ProtectiveWisePeaceful

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