What origin is the name Kirsh?

Kirsh comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Kirsh?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Kirsh — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Kirsh?

Kirsh starts with the syllable “Ki” (की), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 4, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kirsh

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kirsh

Kirsh

Unisex

Indian

1 syllable

Kirsh is an Indian unisex name meaning "A short form of the Sanskrit-derived name Krishna, meaning black or dark, often used in Indian contexts".

Kirsh is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A short form of the Sanskrit-derived name Krishna, meaning black or dark, often used in Indian contexts". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Kirsh mean?

A short form of the Sanskrit-derived name Krishna, meaning black or dark, often used in Indian contexts.

How popular is Kirsh?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Kirsh mean?

Kirsh is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A short form of the Sanskrit-derived name Krishna, meaning black or dark, often used in Indian contexts.".

How popular is Kirsh?

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Brother names that go with Kirsh

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Kirsh.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ki (की)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 4
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Ki” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Kirsh at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 1
Starts with: K
Ends with: -sh
Vowels: 1 of 5 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Kirsh?

Kirsh means "A short form of the Sanskrit-derived name Krishna, meaning black or dark, often used in Indian contexts." — these names share that spirit.

Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)