All over the world, विनायक (Vinayak 
, Vinayaka 
, विनायक ) is a widespread male first name. The forename विनायक is characteristic of India, where it is quite a common boy's name, United Arab Emirates, where it is quite a rare boy's name, and Oman. In absolute terms, it is commonest in India, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Much less frequently, विनायक is the last name as well as the forename.
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विनायक दामोदर सावरकर Indian politician (1883-1966), IN (b. 1883) |
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| विनायक सीताराम सरवटे politician, IN (b. 1884) |
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| विनायक पांडुरंग करमरकर Indian sculptor, IN (b. 1891) |
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विनायक सेन Indian activist, IN (b. 1950) |
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| विनायक कृष्ण गोकाक Indian writer (1909–1992), IN (b. 1909) |
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| विनायक राउत Indian politician, IN (b. 1954) |
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| विनायक भिवाजी सावंत Recipient of Vir Chakra, IN |
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