NARAYANAN
Narayanan
Narayanan is a British surname of South Indian origin, particularly common among Tamil and Malayali communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word Narayana, referring to the Hindu deity Vishnu.
The Narayanan surname is prevalent among the British Indian diaspora and signifies a strong connection to cultural and religious roots. Those bearing the surname often have ancestors who migrated from India to the United Kingdom, adding to the rich tapestry of British multiculturalism.
Individuals with the surname Narayanan have made notable contributions to various fields, including academia, medicine, technology, and the arts. The name serves as a testament to the diverse heritage and global presence of British society.
There are approximately 597 people named Narayanan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Narayanan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anand
- Bharath
- Ganesh
- Krishnan
- Mahesh
- Prasanna
- Rajeev
- Rajesh
- Ram
- Ramesh
- Sriram
- Suresh
- Vijay
Female
- Deepa
- Geetha
- Jaishree
- Lakshmi
- Latha
- Leena
- Mini
- Nandini
- Vaishnavi
- Vidya