Boy name
Wishnu name meaning
“the all-pervading one”
Wishnu is a masculine name from Sanskrit Viṣṇu, traditionally interpreted as the all-pervading one. It is a spelling variant of Wisnu. Viṣṇu is the name of a Hindu deity, and the traditional interpretation of that deity’s name supplies the meaning associated with the given name Wishnu.
What does Wishnu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Wishnu
A spelling variant of Wisnu, from Sanskrit Viṣṇu, the Hindu deity whose name is traditionally interpreted as the all-pervading one.
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Name combinations with Wishnu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wishnu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Wishnu Teja Hadiwibowo
Meaning of each word
- Wishnu: the all-pervading one
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
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Meaning of each word
- Wishnu: the all-pervading one
- Paino: born on the Pahing market day
- Juniarto: associated with June
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Wishnu Djatmika
Meaning of each word
- Wishnu: the all-pervading one
- Djatmika: courteous and refined in conduct
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Triyanto Wishnu Kusumawardhana
Meaning of each word
- Triyanto: three; third child
- Wishnu: the all-pervading one
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
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Wishnu Syahputra
Meaning of each word
- Wishnu: the all-pervading one
- Syahputra: son of a king
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Meaning of each word
- Wishnu: the all-pervading one
- Prana: breath, vital force
- Novendra: associated with November
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How to pronounce Wishnu
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wishnu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦶꦱ꧀ꦤꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮤᮞ᮪ᮠ᮪ᮔᮥ |
Is Wishnu a boy’s name?
Yes, Wishnu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Wishnu ranks #3,726 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wishnu
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Wishnu
- A. Wishnu Handoyono · b. 1964
- Dr.Ir.H. Wishnu Wardhana
- Wishnu Caraka
- Wishnu Dewanto · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Wishnu
What is the meaning of Wishnu?
Wishnu means the all-pervading one. A spelling variant of Wisnu, from Sanskrit Viṣṇu, the Hindu deity whose name is traditionally interpreted as the all-pervading one.
Is Wishnu a boy’s name?
Yes, Wishnu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wishnu?
Wishnu is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Wishnu have?
Wishnu has 2 syllables (Wis-hnu) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Wishnu?
Wishnu ranks #3,726 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Wishnu?
Some ideas: Wishnu Teja Hadiwibowo; Wishnu Paino Juniarto; Wishnu Djatmika.
Famous people named Wishnu?
Notable people named Wishnu include A. Wishnu Handoyono, Dr.Ir.H. Wishnu Wardhana, Wishnu Caraka.
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