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Narayan

Meaning of "Narayan" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF NARAYAN

nəˈraɪjən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NARAYAN

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Narayan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NARAYAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Narayan

Narayan may refer to: ▪ Narayana, an Indian name, an important Sanskrit name for Vishnu ▪ Narayanan, an Indian name ▪ Narain, an Indian name...

Definition of Narayan in the English dictionary

The definition of Narayan in the dictionary is R K. 1906–2001, Indian novelist writing in English. His books include Swami and Friends, The Man-Eater of Malgudi, Under the Banyan Tree, and Grandmother's Tale.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NARAYAN

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NARAYAN

Napoli · napoo · nappa · nappe · napped · napper · nappier · nappies · nappiest · nappiness · napping · nappy · nappy liner · nappy rash · naprapathy · naproxen · Nara · Narayanganj · Narbada · Narbonne

WORDS THAT END LIKE NARAYAN

Aryan · banyan · bayyan · Bisayan · Bunyan · cyan · dayan · geyan · Himalayan · Indo-Aryan · Jabir ibn Hayyan · Libyan · Malayan · Mayan · minyan · Paraguayan · Trevelyan · Uruguayan · Visayan · Wesleyan

Synonyms and antonyms of Narayan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Narayan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NARAYAN

Find out the translation of Narayan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Narayan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Narayan» in English.
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Translator English - Chinese

纳拉扬
1,325 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Spanish

Narayan
570 millions of speakers
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English

Narayan
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

नारायण
380 millions of speakers
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نارايان
280 millions of speakers
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Нараян
278 millions of speakers
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Narayan
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

নারায়ণ
260 millions of speakers
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Narayan
220 millions of speakers
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Narayan
190 millions of speakers
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Narayan
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ナラヤン
130 millions of speakers
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나라 얀
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Javanese

Narayan
85 millions of speakers
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Narayan
80 millions of speakers
ta

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நாராயண்
75 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Marathi

नारायण
75 millions of speakers
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Narayan
70 millions of speakers
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Narayan
65 millions of speakers
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Narayan
50 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Нараян
40 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Romanian

Narayan
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Narayan
15 millions of speakers
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Narayan
14 millions of speakers
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Narayan
10 millions of speakers
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Narayan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Narayan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NARAYAN»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Narayan

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NARAYAN»

Discover the use of Narayan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Narayan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Guide, The (Modern Classics)
Set in Narayan’s fictional town, Malgudi, The Guide is the greatest of his comedies of self-deception. ‘A brilliant accomplishment … Narayan is the compassionate man who can write of human life as comedy’—The New York Times Book ...
R.K. Narayan, 2010
2
Waiting for the Mahatma
In the novels of R. K. Narayan (1906-2001), the forefather of modern Indian fiction, human-scale hopes and epiphanies express the promise of a nation as it awakens to its place in the world.
R. K. Narayan, 2012
3
Swami and Friends
We are all afflicted with such foibles, and one finishes this book not only with a better understanding of colonial India and Indians but with a deeper understanding of human nature.
R. K. Narayan, 1980
4
The Financial Expert
In the novels of R. K. Narayan (1906-2001), the forefather of modern Indian fiction, human-scale hopes and epiphanies express the promise of a nation as it awakens to its place in the world.
R. K. Narayan, 2012
5
The English Teacher
This pioneering novel, luminous in its detail and refreshingly free of artifice, is a gift to twentieth-century literature.
R. K. Narayan, 2012
6
R.K. Narayan and His Social Perspective
His Characters Are Fatalists With Explicit Faith In The Invisible. The Book Presents Their Half¬Hearted Attempts At Self-Assertion.
S.R. Ramtake, 1998
7
R. K. Narayan: A Critical Appreciation
It is this canon of work which William Walsh weighs and evaluates. Narayan's place in literature AND THE INFLUENCE AND EVENTS WHICH HAVE SHAPED HIS LIFE ARE discussed alongside his development and achievement as a writer.
William Walsh, 1982
8
Malgudi Days
Four gems, with new introductions, mark acclaimed Indian writer R. K. Narayan's centennial Introducing this collection of stories, R. K. Narayan describes how in India "the writer has only to look out of the window to pick up a character ...
R. K. Narayan, 2006
9
The Dark Room
Written during British rule, this novel brings colonial India into intimate focus through the narrative gifts of this master of literary realism.
R. K. Narayan, 2012
10
Govind Narayan's Mumbai: An Urban Biography from 1863
This valuable text is a rare and enthralling glimpse into a fascinating period and place otherwise lost to time.
Govinda Nārāyaṇa Māḍagã̄vakara, Murali Ranganathan, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NARAYAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Narayan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sai moves bail plea in HC to attend Guru Purnima festival
Self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai, an accused in a rape case, approached the Gujarat High Court seeking interim bail for a day to ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
2
S Narayan Takes up Puli Distribution
Sudeep While S Narayan is renowned as a director, actor, writer, composer and producer, not many know that he has been a distributor too. «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Gachhadar does not represent Madhes: Tula Narayan Shah
KATHMANDU, JUL 21 - Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik led by Bijaya Gachhadar is not the legitimate force representing the Madhesi population in the ... «E Kantipur, Jul 15»
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Drowned: Additional SI Narayan Naik's body found after four days
Kasargod: The dead body of Additional SI Narayan Naik who was drowned in Pallathur river in Eashwarmangala was finally traced at Golithady ... «SeeandSay, Jul 15»
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Narayan Murthy says unlike US, our techies do not have garages to …
Bangalore: After Narayan Murthy spoke about lack of life changing innovations in India for last 60 years, he has highlighted another key point ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
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Narayan Murthy backs the reform push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a charismatic person and I have very high expectations from present NDA govt says NR Narayan Murthy, ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Yat Sen, Jai Narayan Win Maths Meet
Yat Sen Primary School and Jai Narayan College were yesterday crowned winners of the Central Zone Primary and Secondary Schools Team ... «Fiji Sun Online, Jul 15»
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Hold Vadilal Industries, says CK Narayan
CK Narayan of Growth Avenues recommends holding Vadilal Industries and also suggests buying the stock. CK Narayan. MD, Growth Avenues. «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
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Need to strengthen FTII, a strong board can help, says Infosys co …
MUMBAI: As the student's strike at the FTII sees no end in sight, Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy today said there is a need to strengthen the ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Look at La Opala; buy Ajanta Pharma: CK Narayan
CK Narayan of Growth Avenues is of the view that one can buy Ajanta Pharma and feels that one may look at La Opala, Force Motors and Tata ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
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