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Ramkrishna

Quick answerRamkrishna is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Ram" (referring to the Hindu deity Rama) and "Krishna" (another major Hindu deity), literally meaning "Ram-Krishna" or symbolizing the union of these two divine forms.

Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,950
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Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu/Indian
ReligionHinduism
Letters10
Numerology4 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,950

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ramkrishna

Ramkrishna is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Ram" (referring to the Hindu deity Rama) and "Krishna" (another major Hindu deity), literally meaning "Ram-Krishna" or symbolizing the union of these two divine forms.

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Etymology

Ramkrishna is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Ram" (referring to the Hindu deity Rama) and "Krishna" (another major Hindu deity), literally meaning "Ram-Krishna" or symbolizing the union of these two divine forms. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and gained historical prominence through Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836–1886), a Bengali mystic and spiritual leader who founded the Ramakrishna Mission.

Ramkrishna currently ranks #1,950 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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