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The Name Krishna - Origin and Meaning of Krishna
  



The Name Krishna - Origin and Meaning of Krishna


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Krishna

Sanskrit

Usage of the Name Krishna

Indian, Indian Mythology

Meaning of the Name Krishna

The name Krishna means "black, dark" in Sanskrit.

Famous Bearers

In Hindu mythology, Krishna is a Hindu god believed to be an avatar of Vishnu.
Bearers of the name include Krishna Chandra Bhattacharya (1875 - 1949), an Indian philosopher; Ghattamaneni Sivarama Krishna, known as Krishna (born 1943), an Indian actor; Krishna Bhagavan (born 1965), an Indian actor.
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