Karishma
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Karishma
Karishma is derived from the Sanskrit word "karishma" (करिश्म), meaning "miracle" or "magic." The term has roots in Persian influence on Sanskrit, ultimately tracing to Persian "karamat" (کرامت), which also means miracle or divine grace.
Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
Karishma is derived from the Sanskrit word "karishma" (करिश्म), meaning "miracle" or "magic." The term has roots in Persian influence on Sanskrit, ultimately tracing to Persian "karamat" (کرامت), which also means miracle or divine grace.
The name is primarily used in Indian, Pakistani, and Nepali cultures, predominantly among Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh communities across South Asia, with increased diaspora usage among South Asian populations worldwide.
Karishma currently ranks #9,772 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Hindi names that sit beautifully beside KarishmaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with KMore names starting with K
- Kaarina
- Kahil
- Kaiden
- Kaarlo
- Kaci
- Kade
- Kabir
- Kaden
- Kaan
- Kacey
- Kaila
- Kaelan
- Kadie
- Kaelah
- Kadyn
- Kacie
- Kaija
- Kaelum
Find middle names for Karishma →
🧬 See Karishma's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Karishma's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Karishma your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Karishma already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Karishma go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Karishma
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Krishna derives from the Sanskrit root "kṛṣ," meaning "to draw" or "to attract," with the suffix "-na," making the name…"
"Krzesimir is a Slavic name derived from the elements "krzesać" (to strike/spark) or from "krzes-" combined with "mir" (peace), meaning…"
"Karson is a modern English variant of Carson, which is derived from the Old English surname meaning "son of Carr"…"
"Krishan is a Sanskrit name meaning "black" or "dark," derived from the Sanskrit root "Krishna," referring to the Hindu deity…"
"Karsyn is a modern English name derived from the Scandinavian name Karsten, which itself comes from the Latin name Christianus,…"
"Kirsi-Marja is a Finnish compound name combining "Kirsi" (derived from Kyriacos, meaning "of the Lord") and "Marja" (meaning "berry"), creating…"
"Krasimir derives from Slavic elements "krasa" (beauty) and "mir" (peace), meaning "beautiful peace.""
"The name 'Krushna' is a variant of 'Krishna', meaning "dark," "black," or "all-attractive" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *kṛṣ-*…"
"The given name 'Kirsi-Maria' is derived from Finnish and Latin roots, with 'Kirsi' meaning 'fir tree' in Finnish and 'Maria'…"
"Krisanthi is a Greek name derived from the word "chrysanthemum," combining "chrysos" (gold) and "anthos" (flower), meaning "golden flower." The…"
"Krishnaveni is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Krishna" (the Hindu deity) and "veni" (meaning braid or river), thus signifying "Krishna's…"
"Kirsi-Maarit is a Finnish compound name combining Kirsi (derived from Cecilia, meaning "blind" from Latin Caecus) and Maarit (derived from…"