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Krrish
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Pronounced KRISH /ˈkrɪʃ/Medium
Meaning: Krrish is a modern spelling made famous by the 2006 Hindi superhero film Krrish, whose hero's name is drawn from Krishna, one of the most beloved deities in Hindu tradition (the name Krishna means roughly 'dark' or 'all-attractive'). The doubled -rr- is the film's stylization; the root is Krishna.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Krrish is a modern coinage popularized by the 2006 Indian superhero film Krrish, in which the hero's name is shaped from Krishna, a central and much-loved figure in Hindu devotion. The film's success carried the spelling into use among Indian-American families. It appears in United States records from around 2006 and was never common - given to only a couple dozen boys a year.
A boy named Krrish is typically a child of the South Asian diaspora born after the film, his name a bright, single-beat nod to both a modern movie hero and an ancient, revered name. Crisp and easy to say, it links pop culture and heritage in one syllable; it remains a rarity in United States records.
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- ★Krrish (film) (2006)Hit Hindi-language superhero film whose hero's name is built from Krishna; popularized the spelling.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Krrish mean?
It is a modern coinage popularized by the 2006 Bollywood film 'Krrish,' formed from the revered name Krishna.
How do you pronounce Krrish?
It's said KRISH /ˈkrɪʃ/, one syllable.
Is Krrish a boy or girl name?
Krrish is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Krrish?
It is rare in the United States, appearing after the film and given to only a couple dozen boys a year.