Nepali boy name
Kishan name meaning
किशन
Say it: KI-shan/kisʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #226
Meaning of Kishan
Variant of Krishna; a name of Lord Krishna.
नेपालीमा: किशन कृष्ण नामको रूपान्तरित रूप हो। यो भगवान् कृष्णलाई मायाले पुकारिने एक लोकप्रिय नाम हो।
About the name Kishan
Kishan offers a direct connection to Lord Krishna: it is a variant of Krishna and one of his names. Its devotional feeling may suit parents who want that association in a compact form. The six letters are pronounced KI-shan, with a clear opening. Ranked 226th among boy names in our sample, it is common. Among names ending in -an, it shares one of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names. Compare Kisan and Krishan for nearby choices.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Kishan at a glance
| Name | Kishan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | किशन also किशान, किषण |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Madhesi & Maithili |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #226 among boy names (27 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Kishan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Names that sound like Kishan
- Krishan♂कृष्णDark one, Lord Krishna
- Kushan♂कुशनName of an ancient Central Asian dynasty
- Kiran♂किरणRay of light
- Kushal♂कुशलSkilful, clever and capable
- Kishor♂किशोरYouth or adolescent
- Keshav♂केशवOne with beautiful hair
- Keshab♂केशवOne with beautiful hair
- Kismat♂किस्मतFate, destiny or fortune
- Krisha♂♀कृषाDivine
- Keshar♂केशरSaffron
- Keshaw♂केशवOne with beautiful hair
- Kirtan♂♀कीर्तनDevotional singing in praise of God
Kishan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐶𑐱𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒱𑒬𑒢 |
| Bengali | কিশন |
| Gujarati | કિશન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀺𑀰𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | kiśan |
FAQ about the name Kishan
What is the meaning of Kishan?
Kishan means: Variant of Krishna; a name of Lord Krishna. (नेपालीमा: किसन, कृष्ण)
Is Kishan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Kishan in Nepali?
Kishan is written किशन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written किशान or किषण.
How do you pronounce Kishan?
Kishan is pronounced KI-shan (IPA: /kisʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Kishan?
Kishan is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Kishan?
Kishan ranks #226 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Kishan?
Other spellings of Kishan: Kisan.