Krishan

Krishan Meaning & Origin

About Krishan
The name "Krishan" is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "black" or "dark." In Hinduism, Krishna is a major deity and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The name Krishan is often associated with qualities such as strength, wisdom, and divine love. It is commonly given to boys in India and other parts of the world with Hindu populations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Krishan are male.

Krishan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/krishan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krishan in Braille

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

The name Krishan in braille

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

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

The name Krishan in sign language

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