Krishna
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Krishna
Krishna derives from the Sanskrit root "kṛṣ," meaning "to draw" or "to attract," with the suffix "-na," making the name literally mean "the dark one" or "the black one," referencing the deity's dark complexion.
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Etymology
Krishna derives from the Sanskrit root "kṛṣ," meaning "to draw" or "to attract," with the suffix "-na," making the name literally mean "the dark one" or "the black one," referencing the deity's dark complexion. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Vedic traditions, where Krishna is one of the most important deities in Hinduism, prominently featured in the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata, and is also revered in Vaishnavism and various other Indian spiritual movements.
Krishna currently ranks #2,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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