Krishan

Meaning of Krishan

Krishan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, stemming from “Kṛṣṇa,” the dark-complexioned deity celebrated for wisdom and playfulness in ancient Hindu lore. Pronounced KRISH-uhn (/ˈkrɪʃən/), it has appeared sparingly on U.S. birthlists since the mid-1970s—never exceeding 20 occurrences in a single year and hovering near the 900th rank in 2022—suggesting a steady but discreet appeal. Its muted popularity is much like a single lapis-lazuli tile glinting amid a vast Persian mosaic: subtle, intriguing, and unmistakably rooted in a storied past. In Persian cultural imagination, the name’s lilting rhythm might conjure images of moonlit courts and intricate mihrabs, even though its etymological home lies further east. Analytically, parents drawn to Krishan appear to seek a balance between mythic depth and modern restraint, embracing its divine associations without courting ubiquity. And, in a spirit of dry humor, one can note that while Krishan carries the gravitas of a god, there is little chance its bearer will find himself cast in every local stage production of cowherds and conch-blowing.

Pronunciation

• Pronunced as KRISH-uhn (/ˈkrɪʃən/)

• Krishna
• Krish
• Krishnan
• Krishnav