Krishna — Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Krishna
Origin:
Telugu , Hindu , Gujarati , Sanskrit , Marathi , Malay , Bengali , Nepali , Hinduism , Ga , Kannada , Tamil , Malayalam , Indian , Hindi
Meaning of Krishna:
Krishna is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin. In Hinduism, Krishna is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is associated with divine characteristics such as love, compassion, and wisdom. The name Krishna is often interpreted as 'dark' or 'black', representing the infinite beauty and mystery of the divine. It is a name that carries deep spiritual significance and is regarded as auspicious.
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What does the name Krishna mean?
Krishna is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin. In Hinduism, Krishna is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is associated with divine characteristics such as love, compassion, and wisdom. The name Krishna is often interpreted as 'dark' or 'black', representing the infinite…
What is the origin of the name Krishna?
Krishna is a boy's name of Telugu, Hindu, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Marathi, Malay, Bengali, Nepali, Hinduism, Ga, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Indian, Hindi origin.
Is Krishna a boy or girl name?
Krishna is commonly used as a boy's name.
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