Krishna

Krishna Meaning & Origin

About Krishna
The surname Krishna is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "black" or "dark." It is a common surname among Hindus, particularly in India, and is often associated with Lord Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism. The name Krishna is also symbolic of various qualities such as divinity, love, and compassion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Krishna is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Krishna: 1,458
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krishna based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Krishna is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K602050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 SH N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɪʃnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krishna in Braille

Here's how to represent Krishna in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Krishna in braille

How to sign the name Krishna using Sign Language

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

The name Krishna in sign language

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