Krishna
KRISH-nə
Popularity
#7071
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
4,206
Peak Year
#123 in 2007
First Recorded
1957
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Sanskrit name meaning "black," "dark," or "dark-complexioned." A major deity in Hinduism.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Krishna Sobti
Indian Hindi-language fiction writer and essayist
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Meaning
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Meaning
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