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Whisnu name meaning

“name of the cosmic preserving deity”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/whisnu/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#4,711

Whisnu is a masculine name from Sanskrit Viṣṇu, the name of the cosmic preserving deity in Hindu tradition. It is a spelling variant of Wisnu. The name’s meaning refers to that deity and the preserving role associated with the Sanskrit source shared by these spellings.

What does Whisnu mean?

Name of the cosmic preserving deity

In Indonesian: nama dewa pemelihara alam

Origin and cultural usage of Whisnu

A spelling variant of Wisnu, from Sanskrit Viṣṇu, the preserving deity in Hindu tradition.

Linguistic originSanskrit
Common inJavanese, Balinese
Naming traditionHindu
Starts withW

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Name combinations with Whisnu

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Whisnu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Whisnu Ardiyanto Kurniawan

    Meaning of each word

    • Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
    • Ardiyanto: mountain
    • Kurniawan: one endowed with a gift or grace
  • Whisnu Garuda Paino

    Meaning of each word

    • Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
    • Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
    • Paino: born on the Pahing market day
  • Whisnu Priambodo

    Meaning of each word

    • Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
    • Priambodo: pleasant in speech
  • Prayogo Whisnu Surjadi

    Meaning of each word

    • Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
    • Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
    • Surjadi: the sun
  • Whisnu Pratiknyo

    Meaning of each word

    • Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
    • Pratiknyo: promise, pledge
  • Whisnu Triyanto Nara

    Meaning of each word

    • Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
    • Triyanto: three; third child
    • Nara: human being, person

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How to pronounce Whisnu

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/whisnu/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦮ꧀ꦲꦶꦱ꧀ꦤꦸ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮝ᮪ᮠᮤᮞ᮪ᮔᮥ

Is Whisnu a boy’s name?

Yes, Whisnu is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

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Whisnu ranks #4,711 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Whisnu

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Whisnu

  • Whisnu Hermawan Februanto
  • Whisnu Santika
  • Whisnu Adhitya · b. 1991
  • Whisnu Triwibowo

FAQ about the name Whisnu

What is the meaning of Whisnu?

Whisnu means name of the cosmic preserving deity. A spelling variant of Wisnu, from Sanskrit Viṣṇu, the preserving deity in Hindu tradition.

Is Whisnu a boy’s name?

Yes, Whisnu is used mostly as a boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Whisnu?

Whisnu is of Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Whisnu have?

Whisnu has 2 syllables (Whis-nu) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Whisnu?

Whisnu ranks #4,711 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Whisnu?

Some ideas: Whisnu Ardiyanto Kurniawan; Whisnu Garuda Paino; Whisnu Priambodo.

Famous people named Whisnu?

Notable people named Whisnu include Whisnu Hermawan Februanto, Whisnu Santika, Whisnu Adhitya.

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