Lord Krishna Names for Boys
372 names with meanings and origins.
Krishna's hundreds of names (Govinda, Madhav, Keshav, Shyam, Mohan) describe his deeds and charm; many families choose one for a baby born around Janmashtami.
Top picks
- Krish — “Short for Krishna”
- Keshav — “Another name for Krishna; long-haired one”
- Madhav — “A name of Lord Krishna”
- Kishan — “Another name for Krishna”
- Mohan — “Charming; enchanting (Krishna)”
- Gopal — “Cowherd; protector of cows (Krishna)”
- Yogesh — “Lord of yoga; Krishna”
- Madangopal — “Lord krishna; lovely cowherd ( lord krishna )”
- Sentamaraikannan — “An Indian name specifically referring to the deity Kannan (Krishna) associated with a red lotus.”
- Vamsidhar — “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “A place where Lord Krishna spend his childhood”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna, Who does not have any end, Without beginning”
Boy · Indian · “Ananay word has been used by Lord Sri Krishna in Gita in association with focused worship Ananay Bhakti”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Coming from Sanskrit, this name describes someone who cannot be restricted or obstructed. In mythology, he is known as the grandson of Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to the grandson of Lord Krishna, meaning one who cannot be obstructed.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name identifying the son of Pradyumna and grandson of Lord Krishna, meaning one who is unobstructed.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning beyond, used as a title for Lord Krishna. It signifies someone who is immeasurable or infinite.”
Boy · Indian · “Crystal clear or Lord Krishna or clear mind”
Boy · Indian · “Crystal clear or Lord Krishna or clear mind”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to the brother of Krishna in Hindu mythology. It implies a person possessing strength and auspiciousness.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name refers to the Hindu deity Krishna in his youthful or childhood form.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Sri krishna `s brother; brother of lord krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Originating from Indian tradition, this name identifies the brother of Krishna. It represents great physical power and spiritual significance.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This masculine name has Sanskrit roots and identifies the brother of Krishna, representing spiritual strength and auspiciousness.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Brother of lord krishna; lord krishna's brother”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who holds the flute. It is a traditional epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning a king of warriors who is attractive, often associated with Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the sacred place of Lord Krishna, specifically the region where he spent his childhood.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as an epithet for Lord Krishna. It translates to the one who attracts or charms the residents of Braj.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of Braj land. It refers to the sacred region in North India associated with the early life of Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies the Lord of Braj land. It is one of the many titles given to Krishna, celebrating his connection to the Braj region.”
Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name refers to Lord Krishna. It signifies a person who is as charming and beloved as the deity in the land of Braj.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that refers to Lord Krishna. It highlights the divine charm associated with the sacred region of Brij.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Krishna who lived in brijboomi; god of the land 'brij'; god of the land of brij”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Sri krishna; krishna; lord krishna; name of lord krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Beautilful moon; beautilful moon; son of rukmini and sri krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Vishnu; name of lord vishnu; one who carries chakra (krishna, vishnu)”
Boy · Indian · “Beautilful moon; son of rukmini and sri krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name and an epithet of the deity Krishna, referring to the time he was tied with a rope around his waist by his mother.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to a tree or specifically to the charioteer of Lord Krishna. It holds significant place in Hindu mythology.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning rope belt. It is a well-known title for Lord Krishna, referencing a story from his childhood.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that refers to the son of Devaki. It is a traditional title for the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, symbolizing divine joy and protection.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning the son of Devaki. It is a well-known epithet for the deity Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Son of devki; son of devki;(lord krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord krishna's kingdom; gateway; capital of lord krishna's kingdom”
Boy · Indian · “Gateway; capital of lord krishna's kingdom”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name means Lord of Dwaraka, which is a title for the deity Krishna. It signifies a protector of the holy city.”
Boy · Indian · “Gateway; capital of lord krishna's kingdom”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the ruler of Dwarka, which is a significant title for Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord of dwarka (lord krishna); lord of the gateway; lord of dwaraka”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name means dark cloud. It is a traditional epithet for Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Sri krishna; one who holds ( lifts ) mountain (lord krishna); one who holds mountain”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Place where lord krishna was brought up; a village near mathura”
Boy · Indian · “Lord krishna; cowherd; protector of cows”
Boy · Indian · “Cowherd; protector of cows (Krishna)”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name refers to Lord Krishna and serves as a variant of Gopal, signifying the protector of cows.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Protector of cows (female; milkmaid friends of lord krishna”
Boy · Indian · “King of the world, Milkmaid friends of Lord Krishna or cowherd”
Boy · Indian · “God of Gopi girls, Another name of Lord Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing the sacred mountain in Gokul, famously lifted by Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Popular and powerful god; cowherd; cowherd (lord krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name associated with Lord Krishna. It evokes the image of a beloved child or a blooming garden of red flowers.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that can refer to either Lord Shiva or Lord Krishna, signifying a divine and powerful presence.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord vishu and lord shiva together; shiva and vishnu together; lord krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies one who is blessed by Lord Krishna. It is commonly used in India to denote a gift or grace from the divine.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, The person who feels that what he is doing is actually gods wish/will”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who controls vishnu; lord of the senses, vishnu; one who controls senses, lord krishna, lord vishnu”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that signifies 'Victorious Lord Krishna,' celebrating the triumph of the deity.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Meaning 'Victory of Lord Krishna,' this name stems from Sanskrit roots and honors the Hindu god.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna, One who helps people, Liberator from the cycle of birth and death”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna, One who helps people, Liberator from the cycle of birth and death”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna, One who helps people, Liberator from the cycle of birth and death”
Boy · Indian · “Praise of the glorious protector, Lord Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'victorious Krishna,' honoring the triumph and divinity of the Hindu god.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A sakti of ganesha; conqueror. lord krishna; a shakti of ganesha”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning triumphant or victorious. It is often used as an epithet for the Hindu deity Krishna and the warrior Arjuna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; yograj, king of yoga, lord krishna”
Boy · Indian · “The resplendence of the Sun, Lord Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “The resplendence of the Sun, Lord Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one with eyes like a lotus. It is often used as an epithet for Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name is a popular epithet for Lord Krishna. It is often used to describe the deity in his youthful and dark-complexioned form.”
Boy · Indian · “A form of krishna; god kannan; playful; merrisome”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name considered a form of Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism representing love and protection.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name combining the beauty of a lotus flower with a reference to Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Keshab is 'Another name of Lord Krishna,' connecting your child to a divine and beloved figure.”
Boy · Indian · “Another name for Krishna; long-haired one”
Boy · Indian · “Another name for Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means a small boy or a teenager. It is also frequently used as a title for the Hindu deity Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Short for Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern blend of Krishna and Shiva, meant to carry the harmony of both deities in one name.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Black; black, dark, lord krishna; lord krishna; dark skinned, draupadi, also name of a river in india; the name of god”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means 'idol of Lord Krishna,' representing a physical image or embodiment of the Hindu deity.”
Boy · Indian · “Kritivarma is a name with a strong historical link, meaning 'Krishna's friend.' It suggests loyalty and companionship.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who roams in kunja (i.e lord krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as another title for Lord Krishna, often meaning 'sweet like honey' or 'of the springtime.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord krishna; lovely cowherd ( lord krishna )”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Handsome as cupid; attractive and lovable; lovely & attractive (lord krishna)”
Boy · Indian · “A name of Lord Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name means a servant of Lord Madhava or Krishna, expressing devotion to the divine.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this is a name for Lord Krishna. It specifically refers to him as the 'slayer of the demon Madhu.'”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna, One who killed demon Madhu”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Krishna; lord krishna, one who killed demon madhu, bee”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who attacts mind; one who wins over the heart; lord krishna; pleasing”
Boy · Indian · “One who wins over mind, Loveble, Charming, Another name for Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means black like a cloud. It is a traditional epithet for Lord Krishna, describing his dark and beautiful complexion.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning honey bee. In Indian culture, the honey bee is often used as a metaphor for Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Charming; enchanting (Krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning attractive god, frequently used as an epithet for the deity Krishna.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Freedom giver, mercury ( element ), jewel, vishnu, krishna; lord krishna; lord krishna, precious stone”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as another title for Lord Krishna, a central deity in Hinduism.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord krishna; one holding a flute (i.e. lord krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who adornes mountain; one who adornes mountain (lord krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name signifies happiness and pleasure. It is famously known as the name of Krishna's foster father.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name for males refers to a wiz-kid and serves as a title for Lord Krishna. It represents youthfulness and divine intelligence.”
Boy · Indian · “Joyful, Happy, Pleasure (father of Krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A traditional Sanskrit name for males that serves as a title of Vishnu or Krishna. It is a deeply significant name in Hindu theology.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning butter, also interpreted as one who takes pleasure in new joys. It is often associated with Krishna in Hindu tradition.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Fresh butter, lord krishna; one who is ever new”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit masculine name associated with the moon or Lord Krishna, often translated as the Lord of the Blue.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “The rim of a wheel — a name for Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankara, said to be a cousin of Krishna who renounced his own wedding upon hearing the cries of animals being prepared for the feast.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to Krishna as the blue god, symbolizing the infinite nature of the cosmos.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Name of lord krishna; chaitanya; adjusted; ascetic”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'always happy' or 'eternally blissful,' often used as a title for Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'lotus-handed,' which is a traditional epithet for Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Alternate names of Srinivas, Balaji, Venkatesh and Govinda,Lord venkateshwaras wife padmas Raja.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This name refers to Lord Krishna and translates to one with eyes as beautiful as a lotus.”
Boy · Indian · “Courageous, Charioteer of Krishna (Arjun)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Charioteer of partha ( lord krishna); charioteer of partha (lord krishna)”
Boy · Indian · “Charioteer of Partha Lord Krishna, Arjunas charioteer Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Cupid or God of Love, Son of Krishna and Rukmini”
Boy · Indian · “Cupid or God of Love, Son of Krishna and Rukmini”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Radha & lord krishna; radha and lord krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning Lord of Radha, which is a title for the deity Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Ragvinder comes from the indian word and it is the second name of Lord Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Rama means it is the name of Lord Sri Rama and Mohan means handsome”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to a younger brother of Rama, specifically associated with Lord Krishna or Lakshman.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine Sanskrit name that combines the names of the deities Ram and Gopal, the latter being a name for Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name combines the names of two major Hindu deities, representing Lord Rama and Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Victor of thousands; victor of thousands, thousand times victorious, lord krishna, lord vishnu”
Boy · Indian · “Sage, He was the tutor of Krishna and balarama”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for Balaram, the brother of Krishna, meaning one who draws together or unifies.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Spotted deer; spotted deer, moon, sun, lord krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'all' or 'universal,' and it serves as an epithet for both Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means the protector of all. It is one of the many names used to describe Lord Krishna.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Charioteer of krishna; one who is truthful”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name specifically referring to the deity Kannan (Krishna) associated with a red lotus.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who holds mountain; one who holds mountain ( lord krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to the brother of Lord Krishna, also known as Balarama, and signifies the power of attraction.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that serves as one of the many titles for Lord Krishna. It carries significant spiritual importance in Hindu tradition.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Dark; dark blue, black; dark blue, krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means dark and handsome, frequently used as an epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Meek; meek or humble person, lord krishna's pauper friend”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'a good country.' In Hindu mythology, it is the name of a son of Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Meek, Friend of Krishna, Another name of Kuchela”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Krishna`s cousin and friend; a festival, sacrificial ( yagya ) fire,”
Boy · Indian · “Pillana grovi ni darinchina vadu who is none other than Lord Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A common name in Telugu and Sanskrit cultures referring to the flute played by Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A combination of Sanskrit words referring to Lord Krishna specifically in his form as the divine flute player.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name serves as an epithet for Lord Krishna. It translates to one who wears a garland of forest flowers.”
Boy · Indian · “One who born in vrushni family of Lord Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “God of wealth, god of good things; god of the universe, krishna's father; lord krishna's father, the god of wealth”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Parental tenderness — one of the principal devotional moods in bhakti tradition, describing the overwhelming love a parent feels for a child, or a devotee for Krishna as a baby.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for men that refers to Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna, specifically the deity of the Venkata Hill.”
Boy · Indian · “Venkatesh comes from the indian word which means, Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to the sacred flowers associated with the deities Lord Vishnu and Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit epithet for Aniruddha, the grandson of Krishna, which carries the meaning of one whose banner is the universe.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Krishna; particular community related to lord krishna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning leader of the Yadavas. It is a title often attributed to Lord Krishna as the king of his clan.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning son of Yadu. It is a well-known title for the deity Krishna, a descendant of the Yadu clan.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for a hero from the Yadava family, often used as an epithet for Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Successful; lord krishna; protector of fame; successful; famous; lord krishna; protector of fame”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of yoga; Krishna”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “One who can control senses; lover of yogas. lord krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Ever lasting, Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Ever lasting, Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Its An another name of Shri Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Young Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Sri krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna”
Boy · Tamil · “Young krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Name of krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Infant krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Infant krishna.”
Boy · Bengali · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Baby Krishna, Infant Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna”
Boy · Bengali · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Young Krishna”
Boy · Tamil · “Young krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Bengali · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Bengali · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Wise, A friend of Lord Krishna”
Boy · Bengali · “Krishna.”
Boy · Bengali · “Child krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of Brij, Krishna”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Punjabi · “Love of Lord Krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Charioteer of Krishna, Tree”
Boy · Indian · “Rope tied around Krishna”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Sri krishna.”
Boy · Tamil · “Lord krishna.”
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