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Krishna

/KRISH-nah/ MasculineSanskrit

Meaning

Krishna is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “black, dark”.

Krishna means black or dark in Sanskrit, describing the blue-black complexion of the adored Hindu deity who speaks the Bhagavad Gita and dances through centuries of devotional poetry. As a given name it is among the most widespread in India, used occasionally for girls in the form Krishnaa.

One of the most common male names in India.

At a glance

Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Masculine
Pronounced
/KRISH-nah/
Themes
DarkLove

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Questions

  • Krishna is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “black, dark”. Krishna means black or dark in Sanskrit, describing the blue-black complexion of the adored Hindu deity who speaks the Bhagavad Gita and dances through centuries of devotional poetry.

  • Krishna is traditionally a masculine (boy) name. One of the most common male names in India.

  • The name Krishna comes from Sanskrit. Krishna means black or dark in Sanskrit, describing the blue-black complexion of the adored Hindu deity who speaks the Bhagavad Gita and dances through centuries of devotional poetry. As a given name it is among the most widespread in India, used occasionally for girls in the form Krishnaa.

  • Krishna is pronounced KRISH-nah.

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