Boy name
Krishna name meaning
“black, dark-colored”
Krishna is a masculine name from Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa, meaning black or dark-colored. It is also the name of a deity regarded as an incarnation of Vishnu. Krishna is prominent in the Mahabharata, giving the name a connection with both the deity and the epic’s narrative.
What does Krishna mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Krishna
From Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa, meaning black or dark. Krishna is a deity regarded as an incarnation of Vishnu and is prominent in the Mahabharata.
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Name combinations with Krishna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Krishna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Krishna Sosrodjojo Negoro
Meaning of each word
- Krishna: black, dark-colored
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
- Negoro: country or royal realm
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Krishna Aldiansyah Ismoyo
Meaning of each word
- Krishna: black, dark-colored
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
- Ismoyo: another name for Semar
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Krishna Aditya
Meaning of each word
- Krishna: black, dark-colored
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
- Krishna: black, dark-colored
- Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
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Krishna Herianto
Meaning of each word
- Krishna: black, dark-colored
- Herianto: ruler of the home
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Meaning of each word
- Krishna: black, dark-colored
- Wibi: power, authority
- Gana: group; attendants
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How to pronounce Krishna
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /krishna/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦿꦶꦱ꧀ꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮢᮤᮞ᮪ᮠ᮪ᮔ |
Is Krishna a boy’s name?
Yes, Krishna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Krishna ranks #1,576 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 Krishna
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 Krishna
- Krishna Balagita · b. 1967
- Tjokorda Krishna Putra Sudharsana · b. 1956
- Krishna Adi Nugraha · b. 1996
- Krishna Murti · b. 1970
- Krishna Kamil · b. 1958
- Krishna Natanegara · b. 1984
- Krishna Nur Pribadi · b. 1950
- Krishna Purnawan Candra · b. 1964
- Krishna Suryanto · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Krishna
What is the meaning of Krishna?
Krishna means black, dark-colored. From Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa, meaning black or dark. Krishna is a deity regarded as an incarnation of Vishnu and is prominent in the Mahabharata.
Is Krishna a boy’s name?
Yes, Krishna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Krishna?
Krishna is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Krishna have?
Krishna has 2 syllables (Kris-hna) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Krishna?
Krishna ranks #1,576 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 Krishna?
Some ideas: Krishna Sosrodjojo Negoro; Krishna Aldiansyah Ismoyo; Krishna Aditya.
Famous people named Krishna?
Notable people named Krishna include Krishna Balagita, Tjokorda Krishna Putra Sudharsana, Krishna Adi Nugraha.
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