Harkrishan
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Harkrishan
Harkrishan is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Har" (a reference to Shiva or the divine) and "Krishan" (Krishna), meaning "Shiva-Krishna" or representing a fusion of two major Hindu deities.
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Etymology
Harkrishan is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Har" (a reference to Shiva or the divine) and "Krishan" (Krishna), meaning "Shiva-Krishna" or representing a fusion of two major Hindu deities. The name is primarily used in Sikhism and Hinduism, most notably borne by Har Krishan, the eighth Guru of Sikhism (1656-1664), who is revered in Sikh tradition.
Harkrishan currently ranks #4,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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