Kishen

Kishen Meaning & Origin

About Kishen
The name "Kishen" is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "dark" or "black." In Hindu mythology, Krishna is a deity known for his divine qualities, such as love, compassion, and wisdom. Therefore, the name "Kishen" is often associated with these qualities and is given to boys with the hope that they will embody the virtues of Krishna.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kishen are male.

Kishen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kishen in Braille

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

The name Kishen in braille

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

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

The name Kishen in sign language

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