Boy name
Kresna name meaning
“black, dark-colored”
Kresna is a masculine name meaning black or dark-colored, used as a Javanese form of Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa. It refers to Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu and a figure in the Mahabharata. The form Kresna connects the Sanskrit name with its expression in the Javanese language.
What does Kresna mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kresna
A Javanese form of Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa, meaning black or dark. It refers to Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu and a figure in the Mahabharata.
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Name combinations with Kresna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kresna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kresna: black, dark-colored
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Ardian: mountain
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Meaning of each word
- Kresna: black, dark-colored
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
- Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
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Kresna Bagas
Meaning of each word
- Kresna: black, dark-colored
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
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Meaning of each word
- Partogi: guide, leader
- Kresna: black, dark-colored
- Wibi: power, authority
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Kresna Cahyo
Meaning of each word
- Kresna: black, dark-colored
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Kresna: black, dark-colored
- Tirta: water; consecrated water
- Nara: human being, person
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How to pronounce Kresna
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /krɛsna/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦿꦺꦱ꧀ꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮢᮨᮞ᮪ᮔ |
Is Kresna a boy’s name?
Yes, Kresna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kresna ranks #1,575 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kresna
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Kresna
- Kresna Dewanata Phrosakh · b. 1985
- Kresna Menon · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Kresna
What is the meaning of Kresna?
Kresna means black, dark-colored. A Javanese form of Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa, meaning black or dark. It refers to Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu and a figure in the Mahabharata.
Is Kresna a boy’s name?
Yes, Kresna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kresna?
Kresna is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Kresna have?
Kresna has 2 syllables (Kres-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kresna?
Kresna ranks #1,575 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kresna?
Some ideas: Kresna Setyawan Ardian; Kresna Setyadi Mardiono; Kresna Bagas.
Famous people named Kresna?
Notable people named Kresna include Kresna Dewanata Phrosakh, Kresna Menon.
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