Indian name meaning
Kishan
♂ BoyKi·shan · 2 syllables
A name of Lord Krishna; dark-complexioned
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Krishan
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| K | i | s | h | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Kishan carries the name number 8.
About the name Kishan
Kishan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Krishna; dark-complexioned.”
Spoken aloud it is Ki·shan — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Krishan; both spellings are the same name. Kishan appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kishan mean?
Kishan means “A name of Lord Krishna; dark-complexioned.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kishan a boy or a girl name?
Kishan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kishan?
Kishan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kishan?
Kishan has 2 syllables and is said as Ki·shan.
What are the other spellings of Kishan?
Kishan is also commonly spelled Krishan. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Kishan?
In the Chaldean system, Kishan has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Kishan a common name in India?
Kishan appears 88 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Kishan?
For a sister to Kishan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Ipsita all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kishan?
Rohan, Rehan, Eshan or Mohan share Kishan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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