Boy name
Kresno name meaning
“black, dark-colored”
Kresno is a masculine Javanese name meaning “black” or “dark-colored”. It is a Javanese form of Kresna or Krishna, derived from the Sanskrit word kṛṣṇa, meaning black or dark. Alongside these related name forms, Kresno also refers to the figure Krishna in the Mahabharata.
What does Kresno mean?
Black, dark-colored
In Indonesian: hitam, berwarna gelap
The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →
Origin and cultural usage of Kresno
A Javanese form of Kresna or Krishna, from Sanskrit kṛṣṇa, 'black' or 'dark'. It also refers to Krishna of the Mahabharata.
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Name combinations with Kresno
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kresno, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kresno: black, dark-colored
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
- Saputra: son, male child
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Meaning of each word
- Kresno: black, dark-colored
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
- Tanu: body, self
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Kresno Aldiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Kresno: black, dark-colored
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
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Narayana Kresno Halilintar
Meaning of each word
- Narayana: another name of Vishnu
- Kresno: black, dark-colored
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
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Kresno Ananto
Meaning of each word
- Kresno: black, dark-colored
- Ananto: boundless, endless
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Meaning of each word
- Kresno: black, dark-colored
- Maruto: blowing wind
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
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How to pronounce Kresno
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /krɛsno/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦿꦺꦱ꧀ꦤꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮢᮨᮞ᮪ᮔᮧ |
Is Kresno a boy’s name?
Yes, Kresno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kresno ranks #2,514 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kresno
Famous people named Kresno
- Kresno Brahmantyo
- Kresno Buntoro
- Kresno Eko Pambudi · b. 1967
- Kresno Anto Wibowo
FAQ about the name Kresno
What is the meaning of Kresno?
Kresno means black, dark-colored. A Javanese form of Kresna or Krishna, from Sanskrit kṛṣṇa, 'black' or 'dark'. It also refers to Krishna of the Mahabharata.
Is Kresno a boy’s name?
Yes, Kresno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kresno?
Kresno is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Kresno have?
Kresno has 2 syllables (Kres-no) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kresno?
Kresno ranks #2,514 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kresno?
Some ideas: Kresno Winata Saputra; Kresno Prasetia Tanu; Kresno Aldiansyah.
Famous people named Kresno?
Notable people named Kresno include Kresno Brahmantyo, Kresno Buntoro, Kresno Eko Pambudi.
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