Kishan

Kishan Meaning & Origin

About Kishan
The name "Kishan" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It is derived from the word "Krishna," which means "dark" or "black." In Hindu mythology, Krishna is a deity associated with love, compassion, and divine playfulness. Therefore, the name "Kishan" is often interpreted to mean "dark-skinned" or "beloved by all." It is a name that carries cultural and religious significance, symbolizing qualities of devotion, charm, and spiritual connection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kishan are male.

Kishan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kishan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kishan in Braille

Here's how to represent Kishan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kishan in braille

How to Spell the Name Kishan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kishan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kishan in sign language

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