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Krishi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRISH-ee /ˈkrɪʃ.i/Medium

Meaning: Krishi comes from the Sanskrit word krishi, meaning 'agriculture,' 'cultivation,' or 'farming,' an ancient term reflecting the deep value placed on the land in Indian tradition. Its sound also brings to mind Krishna, the beloved Hindu deity, and both associations give the name warm, positive resonance among Indian-American families, where it is used for boys.Low

In 30 seconds: Krishi is a rare boy's name from Sanskrit krishi, 'agriculture, cultivation' (said KRISH-ee), and echoes the name Krishna. It appeared in the early two-thousands.
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningKrishi comes from the Sanskrit word krishi, meaning 'agriculture,' 'cultivation,' or 'farming,' an ancient term reflecting the deep value placed on the land in Indian tradition. Its sound also brings to mind Krishna, the beloved Hindu deity, and both associations give the name warm, positive resonance among Indian-American families, where it is used for boys.
U.S. rank (2005)#8762 ↗ Rising
2005 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200220022005

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

Krishi is a Sanskrit name from krishi, 'agriculture' or 'cultivation,' a word rooted in the ancient Indian esteem for farming and the land. Its sound also evokes Krishna, the cherished Hindu deity, so the name carries both an earthy, wholesome sense and a gentle devotional echo. Among Indian-American families it is given to boys, and it has stayed rare in United States records.

Krishi appears for American boys mainly in the early two-thousands, given to only about fifteen a year at its peak and never common. A boy named Krishi then would be in his early twenties today.

Did you know? Krishi is the Sanskrit word for agriculture and cultivation, honoring the land, while its sound also recalls Krishna, one of the most beloved figures in Hindu tradition.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Krishi — Sanskrit krishi 'agriculture/cultivation'; Krishna echo; heritage name; plain-Latin only.

Variations

KrishKrushiKrishiv

Nicknames

KrishKris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krishi mean?

Krishi comes from the Sanskrit word krishi, 'agriculture, cultivation, farming'; its sound also recalls the name Krishna.

How do you pronounce Krishi?

It is said KRISH-ee /ˈkrɪʃ.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Krishi a boy or girl name?

Krishi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Krishi?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the early two-thousands.

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