What are baby boy names of Lord Vishnu? Names of Lord Vishnu include Achyut (The unfailing one), Anant (The endless one) and Chakradhar (Holder of the discus). This page lists 23, each with its meaning.
Names of Lord Vishnu
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Achyut | The unfailing one |
| Anant | The endless one |
| Chakradhar | Holder of the discus |
| Govind | Protector of cows |
| Hari | Remover of sorrow |
| Hrishikesh | Lord of the senses |
| Janardan | He whom people pray to |
| Keshav | One with fine hair |
| Lakshmikant | Beloved of Lakshmi |
| Madhav | Lord of Lakshmi |
| Mukund | Giver of liberation |
| Narayan | Refuge of all beings |
| Padmanabh | Lotus-navelled |
| Pundarik | Pure as a white lotus |
| Purushottam | The supreme person |
| Ramesh | Lord of Lakshmi |
| Shridhar | Bearer of Lakshmi |
| Shrinivas | Abode of Lakshmi |
| Trivikram | He of the three strides |
| Upendra | Younger brother of Indra |
| Vaikunth | Lord of the divine abode |
| Vamana | The dwarf avatar |
| Venkatesh | Lord of the Tirumala hills |
Choosing one of these names
A name of Lord Vishnu needs no nakshatra letter to be a good name, so many families use one as the everyday name and keep the nakshatra sound for rituals. Say the name aloud with the family name, and check how it’s spelled in your own language.
Sources
- Vishnu Sahasranama, in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, for many of these names.
Ceremonies and pujas
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.