Krishan

Krishan represents a variant of the name Krishna. The meaning of the name is 'the Black' or 'the Dark'.

What does the name Krishan mean?

Krishan is a variation of Krishna and carries the meaning 'the Black' or 'the Dark'. The name has its origins in Sanskrit and derives from the term kṛṣṇa (कृष्ण), which also means 'black' or 'dark'. Alternative spellings include Krischna and Kishan.

Where does the name Krishan come from?

The name Krishan has a Sanskrit root and means 'the Black'. The term is composed of kṛṣṇa (कृष्ण), which in Sanskrit means 'black' or 'dark'. The languages in which this name appears include Hindi, Indian, Punjabi, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Krishan?

The pronunciation of Krishan is melodic and consists of two syllables, with the name sounding powerful. It is usually pronounced as 'Kri-schan' [ˈkriːʃan] and begins with the distinctive sound combination 'Kr-', which gives the name a certain dynamism. The long 'I' sound brings light to the first syllable, while the gentle 'sh' sound connection in the second syllable creates a harmonious transition. Thus, Krishan sounds vibrant, powerful, and simultaneously melodic.

Popularity

In Germany, Krishan is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2011, at 2,275th. Over the last ten years, Krishan has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,224th.

Nicknames & pet names

Krish / Krisha / Krishe / Krishi

Famous people

• Krishan Chander (writer from England)
• Krishan Kumar Sharma Rasik (Indian poet)
• Vikas Krishan Yadav (Indian boxer)