Name meaning
Krishna
means “dark, black”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Indian, Nepali, Hindu
- Spellings
- Krishna · Krishnan · Kishan · Kṛṣṇa
- Say it
- KRISH-nah
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Krishna is one of the most loved gods of Hinduism, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, a playful cowherd and the wise teacher of the Bhagavad Gita. His name means dark or black in Sanskrit, for his dark-blue skin. It is used as a name across India and Nepal.
Roots
From Sanskrit kṛṣṇa (dark, black).
Where it is used
Krishnan and Kishan are related.
Krishna name FAQ
What does the name Krishna mean?
Krishna means “dark, black”. From Sanskrit kṛṣṇa (dark, black).
Where does the name Krishna come from?
Krishna is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian, Nepali, Hindu families.
How do you pronounce Krishna?
Krishna is usually pronounced KRISH-nah.
Is Krishna a boy's or a girl's name?
Krishna is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Krishna?
Related spellings and forms include Krishnan, Kishan, Kṛṣṇa.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.