Krishnan

Krishnan Meaning & Origin

About Krishnan
The surname Krishnan is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of Tamil descent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "black" or "dark." In Hindu mythology, Krishna is a deity associated with love, compassion, and divine playfulness. The surname Krishnan is often used as a patronymic, indicating that the person is a descendant or follower of Krishna.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krishnan: 3,810
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,631
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krishnan 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 Krishnan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K6020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 SH N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɪʃnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krishnan in Braille

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

The name Krishnan in braille

How to sign the name Krishnan using Sign Language

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

The name Krishnan in sign language

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