Krisha
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Krisha
The name 'Krisha' is a modern, often feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit root *kṛṣ* (to draw, attract), and is commonly interpreted as meaning "attractive" or "alluring," though it is also frequently used as a short form of the name Krishna.
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Etymology
The name 'Krisha' is a modern, often feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit root *kṛṣ* (to draw, attract), and is commonly interpreted as meaning "attractive" or "alluring," though it is also frequently used as a short form of the name Krishna. It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, where it carries a direct association with the deity Krishna, a major figure in Hinduism, though as an independent name it lacks deep historical precedent outside of contemporary usage.
Krisha currently ranks #2,501 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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