Pronunciation of 'narasimhaiah'

The word 'Narasimhaiah' is a name of Indian origin, specifically from Kannada or Sanskrit, often used in South India. It is pronounced as 'nuh-ruh-sim-ha-yuh' in English. The name combines 'Narasimha,' referring to the lion-headed incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and 'iah,' which is a suffix often used in South Indian names.

Word Origin

Indian origin, derived from Kannada or Sanskrit.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

nʌɹəˈsɪmhəˌjaɪə/nʌɹəˈsɪmhəˌjaɪə/Slow

A South Indian name combining 'Narasimha,' the lion-headed deity in Hindu mythology, and 'iah,' a suffix.

Pronounced as 'nuh-ruh-sim-ha-yuh,' with stress on 'sim.' 'Nuh' as in 'nut,' 'ruh' as in 'run,' 'sim' as in 'simple,' 'ha' as in 'haha,' and 'yuh' as in 'yes.'

Kannada (India)

nɐɾɐˈsɪmʱɐjɐ/nɐɾɐˈsɪmʱɐjɐ/Slow

A name in Kannada combining 'Narasimha,' the lion-headed deity, and 'iah,' often used as a suffix in South Indian names.

Pronounced as 'nuh-ruh-sim-ha-yah,' with stress on 'sim.' 'Nuh' as in 'nut,' 'ruh' as in 'run,' 'sim' as in 'simple,' 'ha' as in 'haha,' and 'yah' as in 'yard.'

Sanskrit (India)