What is the origin of the name Krishnan?

Krishnan is a name of Hindi origin.

How do you pronounce Krishnan?

Krishnan is pronounced KRISH-nan.

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Krishnan

KRISH-nan

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 1995

First Recorded

1995

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hindi name meaning 'black' or 'dark', referring to the Hindu god Krishna. It is a derivative of Krish.

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Krish Kris Kri

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Krish Kris Kri

Spelling Variations

Krishan Khrishnan Krisnan

Similar Names

Arjun Rohan Dev Rajeev

Personality Traits

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