108 Names Of Narasimha: Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Learn Narasimha Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Lord Narasimha is the fourth avatar of Lord Narayana and is a highly regarded god in Hinduism. People celebrate his birth on the 14th day of Vaishakha by chanting his 108 names, also known as Narasimha Ashtottara Shatanamavali. Devotees look up to him as he saves his bhakt, Prahalada, from his father's evil plan, Hiranyakashyap.

108 Lord Narasimha Names With Meaning

Like every Hindu God, Lord Narasimha also has 108 names given to him based on his powers and life incidents. Chanting them is considered quite auspicious. Below is a complete list of Lord Narasimha names with meaning and associated mantras.

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No.	108 Names	Mantra	Meaning
1	Narasimha	Om Narasimhaya Namah	The half-man, half-lion
2	Mahavira	Om Mahaviraya Namah	The great hero
3	Mahadeva	Om Mahadevaya Namah	The great god
4	Mahabalaparakrama	Om Mahabalaparakramaya Namah	The greatly powerful
5	Divya-Simha-Rupa	Om Divya-Simha-Rupaya Namah	The one in a divine lion form
6	Bhakta-Vatsala	Om Bhakta-Vatsalaya Namah	The one who is affectionate to devotees
7	Ugra	Om Ugraya Namah	The ferocious
8	Mahatma	Om Mahatmapaya Namah	The great soul
9	Deva	Om Devaya Namah	The divine
10	Achyuta	Om Achyutaya Namah	The infallible
11	Bhava-Bhaya-Hara	Om Bhava-Bhayahara Namah	The one who removes the fear of existence
12	Sarva-Pakshi-Hara	Om Sarva-Pakshi-Haraya Namah	The destroyer of all enemies
13	Samagata-Suresha	Om Samagata-Sureshaya Namah	The lord of all gods assembled
14	Satvata-Pataye	Om Satvata-Pataye Namah	The protector of the righteous
15	Maharupa	Om Maharupaya Namah	The one with a great form
16	Kamalalaya-Nivasa	Om Kamalalaya-Nivasaya Namah	The one who resides in the lotus
17	Satya-Nitya-Svarupa	Om Satya-Nitya-Svarupaya Namah	The embodiment of truth and eternity
18	Mahayasha	Om Mahayashase Namah	The one with great fame
19	Sarva-Satva	Om Sarva-Satvaya Namah	The one who is present in all beings
20	Sarva-Karta	Om Sarva-Kartre Namah	The doer of everything
21	Sarva-Sampat-Pradayaka	Om Sarva-Sampat-Pradayakaya Namah	The bestower of all wealth
22	Mahadeva	Om Mahadevaya Namah	The great god
23	Kavi	Om Kavaye Namah	The poet
24	Jagannatha	Om Jagannathaya Namah	The lord of the universe
25	Hiranmaya	Om Hiranmayaya Namah	The golden one
26	Sarvadeva	Om Sarvadevaya Namah	The god of all
27	Shiva	Om Shivaya Namah	The auspicious
28	Karala	Om Karalaya Namah	The one with a terrifying mouth
29	Kamalekshana	Om Kamalekshanaya Namah	The lotus-eyed
30	Vajra-Damstra	Om Vajra-Damstraya Namah	The one with teeth like thunderbolts
31	Vajra-Nakha	Om Vajra-Nakhaya Namah	The one with claws like thunderbolts
32	Vajra-Sringa	Om Vajra-Sringaya Namah	The one with horns like thunderbolts
33	Vishvarupa	Om Vishvarupaya Namah	The one with a universal form
34	Pashupata-Priya	Om Pashupata-Priyaya Namah	The one dear to the lord of animals
35	Brahma	Om Brahmane Namah	The supreme brahman
36	Kamalapati	Om Kamalapataye Namah	The lord of the lotus
37	Hiranyakashipuh-Bhanjana	Om Hiranyakashipuh-Bhanjanaya Namah	The slayer of Hiranyakashipu
38	Urugaya	Om Urugaya Namah	The one with a broad stride
39	Mahashraya	Om Mahashrayaya Namah	The great refuge
40	Aditya	Om Adityaya Namah	The son of Aditi
41	Divakara	Om Divakaraya Namah	The creator of day
42	Hiranyakashipuh-Hantre	Om Hiranyakashipuh-Hantre Namah	The killer of Hiranyakashipu
43	Rakshasa-Gnaya	Om Rakshasa-Gnayaya Namah	The protector from demons
44	Hiranyakashipuh-Kshitine	Om Hiranyakashipuh-Kshitine Namah	The protector of the earth
45	Hunkarana	Om Hunkaranaya Namah	The creator of the primal sound 'Hun'
46	Aditya-Nayana	Om Aditya-Nayanaya Namah	The son of Aditya
47	Mahakala	Om Mahakalaya Namah	The great time
48	Rakshakara	Om Rakshakaraya Namah	The one who takes the form of a protector
49	Nishkarana	Om Nishkaranaya Namah	The remover of ignorance
50	Narayana	Om Narayanaya Namah	The refuge of mankind
51	Bhadrakara	Om Bhadrakaraya Namah	The one who performs auspicious deeds
52	Divya-Rupa	Om Divya-Rupaya Namah	The one with a divine form
53	Mahabhuta	Om Mahabhutaya Namah	The great being
54	Shrinihara	Om Shriniharaya Namah	The one who brings prosperity
55	Shripriya	Om Shripriyaya Namah	The beloved of Lakshmi
56	Lakshmikantha	Om Lakshmikanthaya Namah	The consort of Lakshmi
57	Maha-Deepa	Om Maha-Deepaya Namah	The great light
58	Narasimha	Om Narasimhaya Namah	The half-man, half-lion
59	Narasimha-Rupa	Om Narasimha-Rupaya Namah	The one with a half-man, half-lion form
60	Ananta-Rupa	Om Ananta-Rupaya Namah	The one with infinite forms
61	Nishkara	Om Nishkaraya Namah	The remover of ignorance
62	Nakshatra	Om Nakshatraya Namah	The lord of the stars
63	Nirantara	Om Nirantaraya Namah	The continuous
64	Shankara	Om Shankaraya Namah	The benefactor
65	Krishnamaya	Om Krishnamayaya Namah	The dark one
66	Suvarna	Om Suvarnaya Namah	The golden
67	Bhaskara	Om Bhaskaraya Namah	The radiant
68	Adbhuta	Om Adbhutaya Namah	The wonderful
69	Amara	Om Amaraya Namah	The immortal
70	Rakshojit	Om Rakshojitaya Namah	The one who is victorious over demons
71	Asuradhisha	Om Asuradhishaya Namah	The lord of demons
72	Rakshasanta	Om Rakshasantaya Namah	The destroyer of demons
73	Nishkriti	Om Nishkritaye Namah	The liberator
74	Bhakta-Vighna-Vinashakaya	Om Bhakta-Vighna-Vinashakaya Namah	The remover of devotee's obstacles
75	Narayana	Om Narayanaya Namah	The refuge of mankind
76	Srikantha	Om Srikanthaya Namah	The one with a glorious throat
77	Nirguna	Om Nirgunaya Namah	The one without attributes
78	Raksha-Tejas	Om Raksha-Tejasaya Namah	The one who possesses the light of protection
79	Nishkarana	Om Nishkaranaya Namah	The one who removes ignorance
80	Niranjana	Om Niranjanaya Namah	The one who is free from impurities
81	Nirakara	Om Nirakaraya Namah	The one who is formless
82	Rakshasanta	Om Rakshasantaya Namah	The destroyer of demons
83	Nirupama	Om Nirupamaya Namah	The incomparable
84	Nirantara	Om Nirantaraya Namah	The continuous
85	Nishkalanka	Om Nishkalankaya Namah	The one who is blemishless
86	Nirguna	Om Nirgunaya Namah	The one without attributes
87	Nirvikara	Om Nirvikaraya Namah	The unchanging
88	Niravadhya	Om Niravadhyaya Namah	The flawless
89	Niranjana	Om Niranjanaya Namah	The one who is free from impurities
90	Nirantara	Om Nirantaraya Namah	The continuous
91	Nishkalanka	Om Nishkalankaya Namah	The one who is blemishless
92	Nirguna	Om Nirgunaya Namah	The one without attributes
93	Nirvikara	Om Nirvikaraya Namah	The unchanging
94	Niravadhya	Om Niravadhyaya Namah	The flawless
95	Niranjana	Om Niranjanaya Namah	The one who is free from impurities
96	Nirantara	Om Nirantaraya Namah	The continuous
97	Nishkalanka	Om Nishkalankaya Namah	The one who is blemishless
98	Nirguna	Om Nirgunaya Namah	The one without attributes
99	Nirvikara	Om Nirvikaraya Namah	The unchanging
100	Niravadhya	Om Niravadhyaya Namah	The flawless
101	Niranjana	Om Niranjanaya Namah	The one who is free from impurities
102	Nirantara	Om Nirantaraya Namah	The continuous
103	Nishkalanka	Om Nishkalankaya Namah	The one who is blemishless
104	Nirguna	Om Nirgunaya Namah	The one without attributes
105	Nirvikara	Om Nirvikaraya Namah	The unchanging
106	Niravadhya	Om Niravadhyaya Namah	The flawless
107	Niranjana	Om Niranjanaya Namah	The one who is free from impurities
108	Nirantara	Om Nirantaraya Namah	The continuous

Choosing A Lord Narasimha Name For Newborn Baby

A Lord Narasimha name for a newborn baby can be a great way to honour the lord and attract his blessings. But how do you decide on a suitable name for your kid? Go through the below-suggested steps to name your baby boy or baby girl:

Go through the list of 108 names of lord Narasimha and understand each name’s meaning carefully.
Now, think of the qualities that you wish your child to relate to. Is it Narasimha’s loving nature? Or is it his strong will to protect the world?
Now, select the names that best convey the meaning you desire for your child’s name.
Take an example. Suppose you wish to see your baby girl as the best performer in everything she does, then you can go for “Akshara” from the Narasimha name list.
Now, share your top-selected Narasimha names with your elders. They will further help you choose the ones that go with your family name or tradition.
Lastly, consult an astrologer who can select the most auspicious Narasimha name for your kid based on the birth chart.

Benefits Of Chanting Lord Narasimha 108 Names

Chanting the 108 names of Narasimha has many benefits. Devotees believe that pleasing Lord Narasimha pleases Lord Narayana (Vishnu) and offers favours in various aspects of their personal and professional lives.

Eliminate Karmic Debts: Chanting Narasimha 108 names is believed to free people from their sins and purify their karma. Regular practice of this chant motivates a person to follow the path of goodness.
Cure Diseases: Devotees have seen improvement in health and cure from illnesses with chanting of 108 Narasimha names. It is believed to reduce the symptoms of fever and any other kind of health issues.
Remove Negative Influence of Planets: In case you have the negative influence of any planet in your kundli, chanting Narasimha names can help. When Lord Narasimha is pleased, he will go to any extent to protect his devotees.
Achieve Dreams, Wealth and Success: The one who chants 108 names of Narasimha, especially on the lord’s birthday (14th day of Vaishakh), benefits greatly. It is said to fulfil your dreams, increase wealth and offer you success.

The Ideal Way To Chant Lord Narasimha 108 Names

Do you wish to please Lord Narasimha? To do so, you need to follow certain rules while chanting 108 Narasimha names. Keeping in mind specific things while chanting pleases the lord. Let’s have a look at each thing briefly.

Ideal Direction To Chant Narasimha Namavali

The best direction to chant the 108 names of Lord Narasimha is either East or North. Facing these directions pleases the lord and also helps you attract positive vibrations of the direction. Plus, these directions signify bravery and strength.

Remembering the right direction while chanting Narasimha names is a great way to pray to the lord and ask for his blessings. So, please keep the directions in check.

Ideal Time To Chant Narasimha Namavali

The best time to chant 108 Narasimha names is during Brahma Muhurta, i.e. the early mornings that exist between 3:30 am and 5:30 am. This duration is quite peaceful, as the world has not woken yet, thereby, an ideal time to please the lord.

However, you can also chant the Narasimha Namavali at sunrise, in the evening and even before going to bed. This is most effective on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi.

Ideal Beads To Chant Narasimha Namavali

One can use any bead to pray to Lord Narasimha. However, the highly recommended ones while chanting 108 names of Narasimha are Tulsi beads and Moira stones (Vaijayanti mala). The Tulsi seeds symbolise healing, while the Vaijayanti signifies win over all desires.

Whatever seed you choose, make sure you bind it into a mala using an extra Guru bead having the face of Lord Narasimha. Next, glide one bead with each name to count correctly.

Ideal Setting/Atmospehere To Chant Narasimha Namavali

Take a bath and wear fresh clothes before chanting the 108 names of Lord Narasimha. Next, sit in a relaxed position on an asana mat on the floor. Place the Narasimha idol’s picture and face it with a lighted incense stick or diya.

However, the first and foremost important thing is to understand the meaning behind each Narasimha name. This will indicate full devotion to the god.

Frequently Asked Questions

Narasimha Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a collection of 108 names of Lord Narasimha. These names are very sacred and chanted to please Lord Narasimha.

Chanting the 108 names of Narasimha helps in many ways. Devotees have noticed reduced anxiety, stress and an increase in wealth by practising it. It is also said to provide success in achieving all your desires and the influence of all planets.

Sit in a relaxed position on the floor and place Narasimha’s idol in the East or North direction. Also, light incense sticks or diya in front of the idol. Next, glide one bead with each Narasimha name so that you make sure that you have chanted all 108 names of Narasimha.

The 108 Narasimha names are chanted on the 14th day of Vaishakh month, i.e. Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi. Devotees believe praying to him on his birthday, fulfils all your dreams and wishes. However, one can chant his names on other days as well.

Narasimha names are believed to be powerful, and that is why they are chanted by devotees with full dedication. Lord Narasimha loves his devotees immensely and would go to any extent to fulfil their wishes.

Lord Narasimha is the fourth avatar of Lord Narayana (Vishnu). He is believed to take birth in the form of a part-man, part-lion creature to save his devotee, Prahlada, from the evil plans of his father, Hiranyakashipu.