Hariharan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: h-ahr-eeh-ahr-ahn
Origin: India
gender-male

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Region Origin: South Asia
Meaning: Lord vishnu

Hariharan is a name with significant cultural and historical importance. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Hari" meaning "Lord Vishnu" and "Haran" meaning "to remove. " In Hindu mythology, Hariharan is often associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, symbolizing the unity of opposites. It reflects the values of balance, and spiritual harmony.

Hariharan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hariharan is currently #35146 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Hariharan is currently #15072 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Hariharan is currently #14364 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Hariharan is currently #6101 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Hariharan is currently #17419 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Hariharan is currently #7407 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Hariharan is currently #14469 on Kiindred Australian Names

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