Krishna

Sanskrit
"dark, black"

Krishna Origin and Meaning

The name Krishna is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "dark, black".

Krishna is the name of the supreme Hindu god that is still considered secular enough for mortal children and is often found in Hindu families, for both boys and girls.

In Hindu tradition, Krishna was the human incarnation of the god Vishnu, a heroic figure representing love and joy. The familiar "Hare Krishna" is a chant to this deity.

Famous People Named Krishna

  • Krishna
    King of Decca
  • Krishna I
    III, Kings of Rashtrakuta
  • Krishna of Devagiri
    Yadava king of India
  • Krishna Deva Raya
    Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire
  • (Siva Rama) Krishna Ghattamaneni
    Indian actor
  • Krishna
    Indian actor
  • Krishna Beura
    Indian playback singer
  • Krishna Bhagavaan
    Indian film actor
  • Krishna Bhanji
    birth name of Ben Kingsley, British actor
  • Krishna Kumar
    Indian film actor
  • Krishna Menon
    Indian Defence Minister during the Sino,Indian War

Krishna in Pop Culture

  • Krishna
    Hindu deity, 8th avatar of Vishnu

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