What origin is the name Krushna?

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

What are good brother names for Krushna?

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

What is the rashi of the name Krushna?

Krushna starts with the syllable “Ku” (कू), which traditionally belongs to Ardra nakshatra, pada 1, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Krushna

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Krushna

Krushna

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Krushna is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from the Sanskrit root for dark or black. It is the formal name for Lord Krishna, used to denote divine grace.".

Parents who choose Krushna pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Derived from the Sanskrit root for dark or black. It is the formal name for Lord Krishna, used to denote divine grace.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Sanskrit root for dark or black. It is the formal name for Lord Krishna, used to denote divine grace.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Krushna

What does Krushna mean?

Krushna is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from the Sanskrit root for dark or black. It is the formal name for Lord Krishna, used to denote divine grace.".

How popular is Krushna?

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Brother names that go with Krushna

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Krushna

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Krushna.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ku (कू)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Ardra, pada 1
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Ku” suit babies born in Ardra nakshatra (pada 1), 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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Names with a similar meaning to Krushna

Krushna means "Derived from the Sanskrit root for dark or black. It is the formal name for Lord Krishna, used to denote divine grace." — these names share that spirit.

Elijah — "A prophet whose name means 'The Lord is my God', representing strong faith and divine protection." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "A name of Biblical origin commonly used in India, signifying that God is my oath or a promise to the divine." (Hebrew)
William — "A name of Germanic origin meaning resolute protector or strong-willed warrior, used by Indian Christians." (German)
James — "The Telugu transliteration of the biblical name James, widely used among the Telugu Christian community." (Hebrew)
Victoria — "A name of Latin origin commonly used in India, meaning victory and triumphant success." (Latin)
John — "God is gracious, a name widely used for apostles and saints in the Christian tradition." (Hebrew)
Samuel — "A biblical name widely used in Tamil Nadu meaning God has heard or name of God." (Hebrew)
Nathan — "A Marathi transliteration of the biblical name meaning a gift or a reward given by the divine." (Hebrew)