Ghanshyam
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ghanshyam
Ghanshyam is a Sanskrit name combining "Ghan" (घन, meaning cloud or dense) and "Shyam" (श्याम, meaning dark or dark-complexioned), literally meaning "dark as a cloud" and is a poetic epithet for Krishna.
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Etymology
Ghanshyam is a Sanskrit name combining "Ghan" (घन, meaning cloud or dense) and "Shyam" (श्याम, meaning dark or dark-complexioned), literally meaning "dark as a cloud" and is a poetic epithet for Krishna. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds religious significance as an alternate name for Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology and devotional traditions.
Ghanshyam currently ranks #345 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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