Deities
Vishnu names for baby boys
96 names
96 names that are names or epithets of Vishnu (93 suit boys, 4 suit girls). Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.
- Ramesh♂रमेशLord of Rama (Lakshmi)
- Bishnu♂विष्णुLord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu…
- Hari♂हरिRemover of sorrow
- Narayan♂नारायणName of Lord Vishnu
- Harish♂हरिशLord Vishnu
- Purushottam♂पुरुषोत्तमBest among men
- Achyut♂अच्युतImperishable, infallible
- Upendra♂उपेन्द्रYounger brother of Indra
- Jagdish♂जगदीशLord of the world
- Kamlesh♂कमलेशLord of Kamala (Lakshmi)
- Shreedhar♂श्रीधरBearer of Lakshmi
- Jagadish♂जगदीशLord of the world
- Badri♂बद्रीJujube (ber) tree
- Pitambar♂पीताम्बरOne clad in yellow garments
- Vishnu♂विष्णुLord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu…
- Purushotam♂पुरुषोत्तमBest among men
- Rishikesh♂ऋषिकेशLord of the senses
- Tribikram♂त्रिविक्रमConqueror of the three worlds with three strides
- Janardan♂जनार्दनOne who is worshipped by people
- Kamalesh♂कमलेशLord of Kamala (Lakshmi)
- Bankatesh♂बन्कतेशLord of Venkata hill, Lord Vishnu
- Jagannath♂जगन्नाथLord of the universe
- Shrikant♂श्रीकान्तBeloved of Shree (Lakshmi)
- Acchyut♂अच्युतImperishable, infallible
- Achut♂अच्युतImperishable, an epithet of Lord Vishnu
- Achyutam♂अच्युतमThe imperishable one
- Bishnuraj♂विष्णुराजKing or lord Vishnu
- Jagadishwor♂जगदीश्वरSupreme lord of the world
- Opendra♂ओपेन्द्रYounger brother of Indra, an epithet of Vishnu
- Parshuram♂परशुरामRama with the axe
- Parsuram♂परशुरामRama with the axe
- Pitamber♂पीताम्बरOne clad in yellow garments, an epithet of Vishnu or Krishna
- Purusottam♂पुरुषोत्तमBest among men
- Rangnath♂रंगनाथLord of the stage
- Achiyut♂अच्युतImperishable, an epithet of Lord Vishnu
- Achutam♂अच्युतमThe imperishable one, Lord Vishnu
- Dharnidhar♂धरणीधरSupporter of the earth
- Hrishikesh♂हृषिकेशLord of the senses
- Jagdishwor♂जगदीश्वरSupreme lord of the world
- Janardhan♂जनार्दनOne who is worshipped by people
- Kulhari♂कुलहरिHari (Vishnu) of the family
- Laxmeshwar♂लक्ष्मेश्वरLord of Lakshmi
- Muktinath♂मुक्तिनाथLord of liberation
- Peetambar♂पीताम्बरOne clad in yellow garments
- Purshotam♂पुरुषोत्तमBest among men
- Purshottam♂पुरुषोत्तमBest among men
- Pursotam♂पुरुषोत्तमSupreme being, an epithet of Vishnu or Rama
- Ramakant♂रमाकान्तBeloved of Rama (Lakshmi)
- Salikram♂शालिग्रामSacred stone symbolizing Lord Vishnu
- Satyanarayan♂सत्यनारायणLord Vishnu as the embodiment of truth
- Shreebatsa♂श्रीवत्सThe mark on Vishnu's chest
- Shreekanta♂श्रीकान्तBeloved of Shree (Lakshmi)
- Shrisha♂♀श्रीषाLord of Shree (Lakshmi)
- Sridhar♂श्रीधरBearer of Lakshmi
- Srikant♂श्रीकान्तBeloved of Shree (Lakshmi)
- Srisha♀श्रीषाLord of Shree (Lakshmi)
- Upen♂उपेनAn epithet of Vishnu
- Achyot♂अच्योतImperishable, an epithet of Lord Vishnu
- Achyuta♂अच्युतImperishable, infallible
- Bishambar♂विशम्भरSustainer of the universe, an epithet of Vishnu
- Bishawamber♂विश्वम्भरSustainer of the universe, Lord Vishnu
- Bishnuhari♂विष्णुहरिCompound of Vishnu and Hari, both names of Lord Vishnu, the preserver
- Bishwambhar♂विश्वम्भरOne who sustains the universe
- Biswamber♂विश्वम्भरSustainer of the universe, an epithet of Vishnu
- Biswombher♂विश्वम्भरSustainer of the universe, an epithet of Vishnu
- Chakrapani♂चक्रपाणिOne who holds the discus in his hand
- Chaturbhuj♂चतुर्भुजFour-armed one
- Haridev♂हरिदेवLord Hari
- Hrisheekesh♂हृषीकेशLord of the senses
- Jagadishwar♂जगदीश्वरSupreme lord of the world
- Jagadiswar♂जगदीश्वरSupreme lord of the world
- Jagarnath♂जगरनाथLord of the universe, a name of Lord Vishnu
- Jagidish♂जगदीशLord of the world, an epithet of Lord Vishnu
- Jognarayan♂जोगनारायणLord Vishnu as the master of yoga
- Lakshmeshwar♂लक्ष्मेश्वरLord of Lakshmi
- Mukundahari♂मुकुन्दहरिCombination of Mukunda and Hari
- Narahari♂नरहरिMan-lion
- Narhari♂नरहरिMan-lion, an epithet of Vishnu
- Omhari♂ओमहरिOm and Hari
- Purswotam♂पुरुषोत्तमSupreme being, an epithet of Vishnu
- Purusotam♂पुरुषोत्तमBest among men
- Puruswattam♂पुरुषोत्तमSupreme being, an epithet of Vishnu
- Ramakanta♂रमाकान्तBeloved of Rama (Lakshmi)
- Ramapati♂रमापतिLord of Rama (Lakshmi)
- Rmesh♂रमेशLord of Rama (Lakshmi), Vishnu
- Saligram♂शालिग्रामSacred black ammonite stone worshipped as a symbol of Lord Vishnu,…
- Shaligram♂शालिग्रामSacred stone symbolizing Lord Vishnu
- Shreeniwas♂श्रीनिवासAbode of Lakshmi
- Shreesh♂श्रीशLord of Shree (Lakshmi)
- Shrikantha♂श्रीकण्ठBeloved of Shree (Lakshmi)
- Sirnivas♂श्रीनिवासAbode of Lakshmi, another name of Lord Vishnu
- Tirupati♀तिरुपतिLord of Lakshmi
- Vishwambhar♂विश्वम्भरSustainer of the universe, an epithet of Vishnu
- Badrinath♂बद्रीनाथLord of Badri
- Mohini♀मोहिनीEnchantress
- Shrish♂श्रीशLord of Shree (Lakshmi)
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Lord Vishnu names for baby boys, with meanings
Lord Vishnu, the preserver, is known by many names, and several are among the most familiar Nepali names. This page lists 96 names that are names or epithets of Vishnu, with meanings and Devanagari spellings. Of these, 93 suit boys and 4 suit girls, with one name, Shrisha, given to both.
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Names of the preserver
Bishnu (विष्णु) names Vishnu directly. Narayan means refuge of all beings, and Hari means remover of sorrow.
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Lord of Lakshmi
Many names honor Vishnu as Lakshmi's husband. Ramesh means lord of Rama, another name for Lakshmi, and Kamlesh means lord of Kamala.
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Lord of the world
Jagdish means lord of the world, and Jagannath means lord of the universe. Achyut means imperishable or infallible.
Popular Lord Vishnu names for baby boy
Ramesh (रमेश) means lord of Rama, that is Lakshmi. Bishnu names Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver. Hari (हरि) means remover of sorrow, a name of Vishnu or Krishna. Narayan means refuge of all beings. Harish means Lord Vishnu, and also lord of monkeys. Purushottam means best among men. Achyut means imperishable. Several end in -esh; see boy names ending in esh.
Vishnu epithets and avatar names
Upendra means younger brother of Indra, for Vishnu as Vamana. Tribikram means conqueror of the three worlds with three strides. Shreedhar means bearer of Lakshmi. Pitambar means one clad in yellow garments. Janardan means one who is worshipped by people. Parshuram is Rama with the axe, the sixth avatar. Vishnu's later avatars have their own pages: Krishna names and Rama names. For girls, Mohini (मोहिनी) means enchantress, the female avatar of Vishnu.
Tips for parents
- Pick a short name like Hari or Bishnu if you want something simple and classic.
- Read the meaning of epithets like Ramesh, since the story behind them is part of the name.
- Look at Krishna and Rama names too, since both are avatars of Vishnu.
- Check the spelling you prefer, as Bishnu and Vishnu are both used.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Lord Vishnu names for a baby boy?
Bishnu, Hari, Narayan, Ramesh and Harish are popular names of Vishnu. Achyut, Jagdish, Upendra and Purushottam are classic epithets with clear meanings.
What does Ramesh mean?
Ramesh means lord of Rama, where Rama is a name of Lakshmi. It is an epithet of Lord Vishnu and is written रमेश in Devanagari.
Are there Vishnu names for girls?
A few. Mohini means enchantress, the female avatar of Vishnu. Srisha and Shrisha mean lord of Shree, another name of Vishnu, and Shrisha is given to both boys and girls.
Is Bishnu the same as Vishnu?
Yes. Both are written विष्णु in Devanagari and name Lord Vishnu, the preserver. Bishnu reflects the common Nepali pronunciation. See our pronunciation guide for more.