Krishna name meaning & origin

कृष्ण

Meaning

Dark

The all-attractive one

Associated with: Lord Krishna, charioteer of Arjuna in the Mahabharata (a link from tradition, not the meaning of the word)

Krishna is understood to mean “Dark; the all-attractive one”. The name comes from Sanskrit and is traditionally used by Hindu families. Beyond its meaning, the name is associated with: Lord Krishna, charioteer of Arjuna in the Mahabharata.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Associated with

Lord Krishna, charioteer of Arjuna in the Mahabharata

Name Type

Traditional / Devotional

Popularity

Very popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Krishna fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Dark

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Associated with Lord Krishna, charioteer of Arjuna in the Mahabharata

Name Type Traditional / Devotional

Popularity Very popular

Krishna, letter by letter

Krishna has 7 letters — 2 vowels (i, a) and 5 consonants. It begins with K and ends with A.

K 2 · R 2 · I 1 · S 3 · H 5 · N 5 · A 1 = 19 → 1 + 9 = 10 → 1 + 0 = 1

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Krishna is 1, traditionally linked with Sun. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with K.

Questions About Krishna

What does the name Krishna mean?

Is Krishna a boy’s or girl’s name?

TotsName lists Krishna as a boy’s name, given most often in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Krishna?

Krishna comes from Sanskrit.

How is Krishna written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Krishna is written as कृष्ण in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Krishna?

On TotsName, Krishna is very popular, and the name starts with K.

Can Krishna determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Krishna. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Krishna does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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