What origin is the name Krishnu?

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

What are good brother names for Krishnu?

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

What is the rashi of the name Krishnu?

Krishnu 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.

Krishnu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Krishnu

Krishnu

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Krishnu is an Indian unisex name meaning "Krishnu is a form of Krishna, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, and the name of a Hindu deity".

Krishnu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Krishnu is a form of Krishna, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, and the name of a Hindu deity". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Krishnu mean?

Krishnu is a form of Krishna, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, and the name of a Hindu deity.

How popular is Krishnu?

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Quick answers about Krishnu

What does Krishnu mean?

Krishnu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Krishnu is a form of Krishna, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, and the name of a Hindu deity.".

How popular is Krishnu?

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Brother names that go with Krishnu

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Krishnu

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Krishnu.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ki (की)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 4
Name number: 6

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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Krishnu at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 2
Starts with: K
Ends with: -nu
Vowels: 2 of 7 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Krishnu?

Krishnu means "Krishnu is a form of Krishna, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, and the name of a Hindu deity." — these names share that spirit.

Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
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)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)