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Jishnu

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Pronounced JISH-noo /ˈdʒɪʃ.nuː/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit jishnu, 'victorious; triumphant', built on the root ji, 'to conquer'. It is used respectfully as an epithet of the hero Arjuna and of the god Vishnu, and is given as a first name in India.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of victory: Jishnu means 'victorious; triumphant' (said 'JISH-noo'), an honored epithet of Arjuna and Vishnu.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit jishnu, 'victorious; triumphant', built on the root ji, 'to conquer'. It is used respectfully as an epithet of the hero Arjuna and of the god Vishnu, and is given as a first name in India.
U.S. rank (2024)#13126 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jishnu comes from Sanskrit jishnu, 'victorious; triumphant', from the root ji, 'to conquer'. In classical texts it stands as a respectful epithet of Arjuna, the archer of the Mahabharata, and of the god Vishnu. As a given name it is used in India, especially in Kerala and Bengal (said 'JISH-noo').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, chiefly within Indian American families. Strong, classical, and reverent.

Did you know? Jishnu is drawn from the Sanskrit root ji, 'to conquer' — the same root behind words for victory — and is used with reverence as a byname for the archer Arjuna.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Jishnu — Sanskrit 'victorious'; epithet of Arjuna/Vishnu

Variations

JisnuJishnavJishnu Dev

Nicknames

JishJishu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jishnu mean?

Jishnu is Sanskrit for 'victorious; triumphant', used respectfully as an epithet of Arjuna and of Vishnu.

How do you pronounce Jishnu?

It's said JISH-noo /ˈdʒɪʃ.nuː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jishnu a boy or girl name?

Jishnu is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jishnu?

Jishnu is rare in the U.S. and better known in India.

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