Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Dark or dark blue, also the name of a major Hindu deity.
Pronunciation: krih-shnuh, /ˈkrɪʃnə/, K R IH SH N AH
Popularity Rank: #1,257
Krishna is a Sanskrit name meaning 'black,' 'dark' or 'dark blue.' In Hinduism, it is the name of a major deity who is considered the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
The name Krishna is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Dark or dark blue, also the name of a major Hindu deity., Lord Krishna, Intelligent, Strong, Love, Peace, Affection, Harmony, Brave, Cleaver, Most Attractive, Powerful, Supreme, Name of the river (Incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who delivered Bhagavad Gita, cousin of Kunti, Friend and Charioteer of Arjuna). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Krishna is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: krih-shnuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkrɪʃnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH SH N AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Krishna is recorded 52,596 times globally, ranking it as the 1,257th most common name worldwide.
Krishna is most prevalent in India, with 13,264 occurrences, making it the 33th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Krishna is found among 1 in every 66 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #33 | 1 : 66 |
| Saudi Arabia | #281 | 1 : 286 |
| United Arab Emirates | #91 | 1 : 182 |
| Qatar | #25 | 1 : 119 |
| United States of America | #1,330 | 1 : 598 |
| Kuwait | #74 | 1 : 211 |
| Oman | #151 | 1 : 228 |
| Chile | #434 | 1 : 277 |
| Malaysia | #660 | 1 : 968 |
| Singapore | #377 | 1 : 551 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Krishna from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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