👦 Krishna — Name Meaning & Origin

Krishna

“Dark; The Hindu god Krishna; Lord Krishna”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Telugu
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius · Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
RashiMithun (Gemini)
NakshatraMrigashira (pada 4) · syllable “Ki”
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters7 · starts with K
Popularity★★★★☆

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Krishna?

Krishna means "Dark; The Hindu god Krishna; Lord Krishna" (Sanskrit, Telugu origin).

Is Krishna a boy or girl name?

Krishna is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Krishna from?

Krishna is used as a Hindu name in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius.

What is the rashi of the name Krishna?

By its first syllable "Ki", Krishna belongs to Mithun (Gemini) rashi and Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 4), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Krishna?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Krishna adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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