# Vishnu

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈvɪʃnu/ · frequency rank #31,822

## Definitions
1. One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most venerated god in Hinduism.
2. A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

## Etymology
Transliteration of Sanskrit विष्णु (viṣṇu).

## Easily confused with
- **Vishal** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/vishal-vs-vishnu)

## Common misspellings (9)
`ivshnu`, `vihsnu`, `vishhnu`, `vishnnu`, `vishun`, `visnhu`, `visshnu`, `vsihnu`, `vvishnu`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vishnu