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Krishal
Pronounced KRISH-ahl /ˈkrɪʃ.ɑl/Medium
Meaning: A modern Indian given name built on the Krish-/Krishna element ('dark; the all-attractive one', a name of the god Krishna); no single fixed classical meaning; routes layered; we note the deity linkLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Krishal reads as a modern Indian name built on the Krish-/Krishna element ('dark; the all-attractive one', a name of the god Krishna), with no single fixed classical meaning (routes layered; we note the deity link). A crisp name (said 'KRISH-ahl').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, a Krishna- name, and crisp.
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What does the name Krishal mean?
Krishal is a modern Indian name built on the Krish-/Krishna element ('dark; the all-attractive one'). The routes are layered. We note the deity link.
How do you pronounce Krishal?
It's said KRISH-ahl /ˈkrɪʃ.ɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Krishal a boy or girl name?
Krishal is a boy's name.
How popular is Krishal?
Krishal is a very rare name in the U.S.