Krishana
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Krishana
Krishana is a variant spelling of Krishna, derived from Sanskrit कृष्ण (Kṛṣṇa), meaning "dark" or "black," and is associated with the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
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Etymology
Krishana is a variant spelling of Krishna, derived from Sanskrit कृष्ण (Kṛṣṇa), meaning "dark" or "black," and is associated with the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as one of the most revered figures in Hindu mythology and philosophy, central to texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata.
Krishana currently ranks #1,448 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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