Indian name meaning
Krishna
♂ BoyKrish·na · 2 syllables
Dark-complexioned; the beloved deity
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Krish
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| K | r | i | s | h | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Krishna carries the name number 1.
About the name Krishna
Krishna is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Dark-complexioned; the beloved deity.”
Spoken aloud it is Krish·na — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Krish; both spellings are the same name. Krishna appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krishna mean?
Krishna means “Dark-complexioned; the beloved deity.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Krishna a boy or a girl name?
Krishna is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Krishna?
Krishna is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Krishna?
Krishna has 2 syllables and is said as Krish·na.
What are the other spellings of Krishna?
Krishna is also commonly spelled Krish. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Krishna?
In the Chaldean system, Krishna has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Krishna a common name in India?
Krishna appears 39 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Krishna?
For a sister to Krishna, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Sanchita all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Krishna?
Meghna, Rachna, Sadhna or Aarna share Krishna's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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