Ramakrishna
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ramakrishna
Ramakrishna is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rama" (an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu) and "Krishna" (another avatar of Vishnu), literally meaning "Rama-Krishna" and signifying a devotee or manifestation of divine incarnations.
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Etymology
Ramakrishna is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rama" (an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu) and "Krishna" (another avatar of Vishnu), literally meaning "Rama-Krishna" and signifying a devotee or manifestation of divine incarnations. The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and gained significant historical prominence through Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836–1886), an influential Bengali mystic and spiritual teacher who founded the Ramakrishna Movement.
Ramakrishna currently ranks #1,075 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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