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Krishnav
Pronounced KRISH-nahv /ˈkrɪʃ.nɑv/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Krishnav, understood as 'a part/devotee of Krishna' (Krishna, 'dark; the all-attractive one', a name of the god); 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
Krishnav comes from the Sanskrit Krishnav, understood as 'a part/devotee of Krishna' (Krishna, 'dark; the all-attractive one', a name of the god) (we note the deity link). A crisp name (said 'KRISH-nahv').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, a devotee-of-Krishna at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Krishnav mean?
Krishnav is Sanskrit, understood as 'a part/devotee of Krishna' (a name of the god). We note the deity link.
How do you pronounce Krishnav?
It's said KRISH-nahv /ˈkrɪʃ.nɑv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Krishnav a boy or girl name?
Krishnav is a boy's name.
How popular is Krishnav?
Krishnav is a very rare name in the U.S.