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What does the name Haryana mean?

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Map of India and surrounding countries with the state of Haryana highlighted in orange near the northern border, adjacent to New Delhi and Chandigarh. The map provides a regional context, showing neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Haryana

The name Haryana is derived from the Sanskrit words Hari (referring to the Hindu god Vishnu) and ayana (meaning home). Consequently, the name translates to "The Abode of God."1