Narayanan – நாராயணன்

Narayanan is a Tamil form of the traditional name Narayana, a name associated with the Hindu god Vishnu. It commonly signals devotion to Vishnu and is used as a personal name and family name in South India. The name is often interpreted as conveying the idea of a protector or refuge for people, though exact literal derivations vary. It is widely recognized and used across Tamil-speaking communities.