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Krishaan

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Pronounced krish-AHN /krɪˈʃɑn/Medium

Meaning: Krishaan is a modern Indian spelling in the Krishan / Krishna family. Sanskrit krishna means 'dark, dark blue, black'; Krishna is one of the most beloved deities of Hinduism, and Krishan is a common Indian given name honoring him. The -aan spelling is a contemporary variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spelling in the Krishna family — Sanskrit for 'dark blue', and the name of a revered Hindu deity (said 'krish-AHN').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningKrishaan is a modern Indian spelling in the Krishan / Krishna family. Sanskrit krishna means 'dark, dark blue, black'; Krishna is one of the most beloved deities of Hinduism, and Krishan is a common Indian given name honoring him. The -aan spelling is a contemporary variant.

U.S. rank (2024)#13338 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Krishaan is a contemporary spelling of Krishan, an Indian given name honoring Krishna, one of Hinduism's most cherished deities. The Sanskrit word krishna means 'dark, dark blue, black' — the color long associated with the god in art and poetry. As a personal name it is given with real devotional intent, and we note that respectfully (said 'krish-AHN').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S., chiefly in Indian families. Rare, Sanskrit-rooted, and devotional.

Did you know? Krishaan belongs to the Krishan/Krishna family: Sanskrit krishna means 'dark, dark blue', and Krishna is among the most beloved deities in Hinduism — a name given with devotion, which we note respectfully (said 'krish-AHN').

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References — Krishaan — Krishan/Krishna; Sanskrit krishna 'dark, dark blue'

Variations

KrishanKrishnaKrish

Nicknames

KrishKris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krishaan mean?

Krishaan belongs to the Krishan/Krishna family; Sanskrit krishna means 'dark; dark blue', and Krishna is a revered Hindu deity.

How do you pronounce Krishaan?

It's said krish-AHN /krɪˈʃɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Krishaan a boy or girl name?

Krishaan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Krishaan?

Krishaan is a very rare spelling for boys in the U.S.