Krishnan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Krishnan
Krishnan is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "follower of Krishna" or "one who belongs to Krishna," with the suffix "-an" denoting possession or relationship in Tamil and other Dravidian languages.
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Etymology
Krishnan is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "follower of Krishna" or "one who belongs to Krishna," with the suffix "-an" denoting possession or relationship in Tamil and other Dravidian languages. The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities across South India, particularly among Tamil and Malayalam speakers, and gained wider recognition through notable figures in academia, business, and politics throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Krishnan currently ranks #13,520 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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