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Narada Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Narada

"A divine sage who plays a prominent role in a number of the Puranic texts, especially in the Bhagavata Purana."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1980 👥 208 in US
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Meaning
A divine sage who plays a prominent role in a number of the Puranic texts, especially in the Bhagavata Purana.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
208
Life Path
Number 3

📖 What Does Narada Mean?

Narada, or Narada Muni, is a sage-divinity, famous in Hindu traditions as a travelling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom. He is one of the mind-created children of Brahma, the creator god. According to Hindu mythology, Narada, being the universal divine messenger, is the primary source of information among gods and is considered the first journalist on Earth. He appears in a number of Hindu texts, notably the Mahabharata, telling Yudhishthira the story of Prahlada, and he also appears in the Ramayana and the Puranas. A common theme in Vaishnavism is the accompaniment of a number of deities such as Narada to offer aid to Vishnu upon his descent to earth to combat the forces of evil, or to enjoy a close view of epochal events. He is also referred to as Rishir

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Narada, or Narada Muni, is a sage-divinity, famous in Hindu traditions as a travelling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom. He is one of the mind-created children of Brahma, the creator god. According to Hindu mythology, Narada, being the universal divine messenger, is the primary source of information among gods and is considered the first journalist on Earth. He appears in a number of Hindu texts, notably the Mahabharata, telling Yudhishthira the story of Prahlada, and he also appears in the Ramayana and the Puranas. A common theme in Vaishnavism is the accompaniment of a number of deities such as Narada to offer aid to Vishnu upon his descent to earth to combat the forces of evil, or to enjoy a close view of epochal events. He is also referred to as Rishir…

Root Element
Narada
Core Meaning
"A divine sage who plays a prominent role in a number of the Puranic texts, especially in the Bhagavata Purana."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Narada

N 5
A 1
R 9
A 1
D 4
A 1
SUM 3
3
Life Path
Creativity & Expression
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male97%
♀ Female3%

Based on 208 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 208
Peak year 1980 (55)
First recorded 1979
Last recorded 2007
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Narada" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A divine sage who plays a prominent role in a number of the Puranic texts, especially in the Bhagavata Purana.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~208 people named Narada in the US. Peaked in 1980 with 55 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Narada?

The Life Path number for Narada is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 9.

Is Narada a boy or girl name?

Narada is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 97% male and 3% female.

How many people are named Narada in the US?

Approximately 208 people in the United States are named Narada. The name peaked in 1980 with 55 recorded uses.

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