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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The surname Krishnan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Krishnan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.