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Name
Naresh
Gender
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Naresh (नरेश) is a male first name from India. It translates to 'the prince of men', 'the lord of princes', and 'the male ruler'.

What does the name Naresh mean?

Naresh (नरेश) is an Indian male first name meaning 'the prince of men', 'the lord of princes', and 'the male ruler'. Its roots lie in Sanskrit, derived from the two elements nara (नर), meaning 'man', and īśa (ईश), meaning 'lord', 'prince', or 'ruler'. An alternative spelling is Naresch.

Where does the name Naresh come from?

The name Naresh has its origin in Sanskrit and means 'the prince of men'. It is composed of nara (नर) for 'man' and īśa (ईश) for 'lord', 'prince', or 'ruler'. The name is used in Hindi and Indian languages.

How do you pronounce Naresh?

Naresh is pronounced approximately as 'Na-resch'.

Popularity

In Germany, Naresh is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not found a place in the German first name charts. In Austria, it reached its best ranking in 2002, when it placed 891st in the first name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Naresh was used as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, earning it the 6,220th place. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.

Famous people

  • Naresh Bedi (film director from India)
  • Naresh Chandra Sen-Gupta (writer from India)
  • Naresh Dadhich (Indian physicist)
  • Naresh Dalal (chemist from America)
  • Naresh Kanodiya (Indian actor)
  • Naresh Kumar (Indian tennis player)
  • Naresh Mehta (writer from India)
  • Naresh Sohal (Indian composer)
  • Naresh Vijaya (Indian actor)

Frequently asked questions about the name Naresh

Where does the name Naresh come from?

The name Naresh has its origin in Sanskrit and is primarily used in India.

What does the name Naresh mean?

Naresh means 'the prince of men' and is composed of the words for 'man' and 'lord'.

How popular is the name Naresh?

Naresh is a traditional name that is especially valued in Indian families, but it is not among the most common first names.

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