Krishna

कृष्ण

Meaning

The divine charioteer

One who attracts all beings

Krishna is understood to mean “The divine charioteer; one who attracts all beings”. The name comes from Sanskrit and is traditionally used by Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Traditional / Devotional

Popularity

Very popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The divine charioteer

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Traditional / Devotional

Popularity Very popular

Questions About Krishna

What does the name Krishna mean?

Krishna is understood to mean “The divine charioteer; one who attracts all beings”. The name comes from Sanskrit and is traditionally used by Hindu families.

Is Krishna a boy’s or girl’s name?

TotsName lists Krishna as a boy’s name, given most often in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Krishna?

Krishna comes from Sanskrit.

How is Krishna written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Krishna is written as कृष्ण in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Krishna?

On TotsName, Krishna is very popular, and the name starts with K.

Can Krishna determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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