Naropa (1016-1100) was an Indian Buddhist mystic and monk, the pupil of Tilopa, who in turn taught Marpa.

Naropa is a lineage holder in the Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu lineage, and was considered an accomplished scholar. A great meditator, is best known for having enumerated and developed the six yogas of Naropa. These practices were designed to help achieve a more rapid attainment of enlightenment.

Many subsequent Kagyu Karmapas have been particularly adept at one or more of these six yogic practices.

Naropa University is named in his honour.