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Krishna
Pronounced KRISH-nah /ˈkrɪʃ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit Krishna, 'dark; black; the dark blue one' — the beloved god Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu); overwhelmingly male/divine, though the feminine Krishnaa (Draupadi) exists; here used for girls; we note the deityLow
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
Krishna comes from Sanskrit Krishna, 'dark; black; the dark blue one' — the beloved god Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu and the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita (we note the deity). It is overwhelmingly male/divine; the feminine Krishnaa (a name of Draupadi) exists, and here it is used for girls (slug distinguished; said 'KRISH-nah').
In the U.S. Krishna leans male/divine. Rare for girls, the-dark-blue-one at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Krishna mean?
Krishna is Sanskrit for 'dark; the dark blue one' — the name of the god Krishna. It is overwhelmingly male/divine; we note the deity.
How do you pronounce Krishna?
It's said KRISH-nah /ˈkrɪʃ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Krishna a boy or girl name?
Krishna is overwhelmingly a male/divine name; this page covers its use as a girl's name (the feminine Krishnaa), which we flag.
How popular is Krishna?
Krishna is rare for girls in the U.S.