Nepali boy name
Krishna name meaning
कृष्ण
Say it: KRISH-na/krisɳʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #16
Meaning of Krishna
Dark or black; Lord Krishna, eighth avatar of Vishnu.
नेपालीमा: कृष्ण संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ कालो वा श्याम वर्णको हुन्छ। यो भगवान् विष्णुका आठौँ अवतार भगवान् कृष्णको नाम हो।
About the name Krishna
With its direct connection to Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, Krishna carries a strong devotional feeling. Its Sanskrit meaning is dark or black. Pronounced KRISH-na, this seven-letter name has a firm opening that softens at the end. It is very common, ranking #16 among boy names in our sample. Parents drawn to a clear deity connection may find it especially meaningful. Compare the alternate spellings Krishan and Krishn, or the shorter, similar-sounding Krish.
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Krishna at a glance
| Name | Krishna |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | कृष्ण also क्रिष्ण, कृष्णा |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #16 among boy names (235 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 Krishna
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Krishna
- Krishna Prasad Bhattarai · b. 1924
Nepalese politician (1924-2011)
- Krishna Bahadur Mahara · b. 1958
Nepalese politician
- Krishna Bahadur Kunwar Rana · b. 1823
Nepalese politician (1823–1863)
- Krishna Lal Adhikari · b. 1888
Nepali author
- Krishna Thapa · b. 1955
Nepalese football manager
- Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokharel
Chief Minister of Gandaki Province
- Krishna Mohan Shrestha · b. 2000
Nepalese murder victim
- Krishna Prasad Sitaula · b. 1949
Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal
- Krishna Jwala Devkota
Nepali journalist
- Krishna Bahadur Basnet · b. 1959
Nepalese long-distance runner
- Krishna Prasad Bhattarai
Nepalese politician
- Krishna Khatri
Nepalese association football player
Names that sound like Krishna
Krishna in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐺𑐲𑑂𑐞 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒵𑒭𑓂𑒝 |
| Bengali | কৃষ্ণ |
| Gujarati | કૃષ્ણ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀾𑀱𑁆𑀡 |
| IAST romanization | kṛṣṇ |
FAQ about the name Krishna
What is the meaning of Krishna?
Krishna means: Dark or black; Lord Krishna, eighth avatar of Vishnu. (नेपालीमा: कृष्ण)
Is Krishna a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Krishna in Nepali?
Krishna is written कृष्ण in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written क्रिष्ण or कृष्णा.
How do you pronounce Krishna?
Krishna is pronounced KRISH-na (IPA: /krisɳʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Krishna?
Krishna is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Krishna?
Krishna ranks #16 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Krishna?
Notable people named Krishna include Krishna Prasad Bhattarai (Nepalese politician (1924-2011)); Krishna Bahadur Mahara (Nepalese politician); Krishna Bahadur Kunwar Rana (Nepalese politician (1823–1863)).
What are other spellings of Krishna?
Other spellings of Krishna: Krishan, Krishn.