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    Tarasha ChandraBy 034 Mins Read

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    Lord Krishna is very popular amongst all gods. His childhood was full of naughtiness and he was adored by all. Lord Krishna is famous for his charm, power, and his little antics. Lord Krishna is the ninth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu and is also loved by all. He is mostly worshipped in his child form, also known as Gopal, Balakrishna, Natkhat Kanhaiyaa, etc., and is one of the most popular gods in Hinduism. He is known for his beauty, charm, power, love, and naughtiness. As the ninth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna is a collective favorite among Hindu believers.  L

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    Since Lord Krishna was worshipped as a baby as well when he grew up, many synonyms of Lord Krishna are used by parents as well. The naughty Gopal names or laddu Gopal names are also added to the list. As the god is worshipped in different parts of the country, names of Lord Krishna in Sanskrit, names of Lord Krishna for baby boy in Hindi, different names of Lord Krishna in Kannada, and names of Krishna in Marathi can be found in the below list as well.

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    Modern Names of Lord Krishna For Baby Boy

    The parents of this age prefer to have names that are short, small, cute, sweet, and easy to remember but with a profound meaning to them. There are more than 100 baby boy names of Lord Krishna on the internet. Lord Krishna is known for his charm, naughtiness, music, etc and a few such trendy, modern, and meaningful names of Lord Krishna are given in this table.

    Sl. No Name Meaning Symbolism
    1 Abhijeet Victorious Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “victorious” or “one who has conquered”
    2 Abjayoni Lord Brahma From Sanskrit “Abja” (born of water) and “Yoni” (womb or origin), meaning “one born of water”.
    3 Ajaya Undefeated Sanskrit origin, meaning “unconquered” or “invincible”.
    4 Akkrum Lord Buddha A variant of the name Akram, meaning “most generous” or “honorable” in Arabic.
    5 Amitav Limitless From Sanskrit, combining “Amit” (infinite) and “Av” (light), meaning “one with infinite light”.
    6 Anami Lord Buddha Sanskrit origin, meaning “nameless” or “one without a name”.
    7 Ananta Eternal Sanskrit origin, meaning “endless” or “infinite”.
    8 Anish A close friend Sanskrit origin, meaning “supreme” or “sovereign”.
    9 Aprameya Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “immeasurable” or “incomprehensible”.
    10 Balakrishna Young Krishna Derived from Sanskrit “Bala” (child) and “Krishna”, meaning “young Krishna”.
    11 Balgopal Baby Krishna Derived from Sanskrit “Bala” (child) and “Gopal” (protector of cows, a name for Krishna), meaning “young Krishna”
    12 Bali Brave and powerful In Sanskrit, it means “mighty warrior”. In Hindu mythology, Bali is a demon king.
    13 Balkrishan Young Krishna Variant of Balakrishna, meaning “young Krishna”.
    14 Banbihari Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, where “Ban” refers to forest and “Bihari” means wanderer. It refers to Lord Krishna, the wanderer of the forest.
    15 Bankim Crescent From Sanskrit, meaning “bent” or “not straight”.
    16 Brajamohan Attractive Derived from Sanskrit “Braja” (region of Vrindavan) and “Mohan” (enchanter), meaning “Krishna, the enchanter of Braja”.
    17 Brij Place of Lord Krishna Refers to the region of Vrindavan, associated with Lord Krishna.
    18 Brijesh God of the land of Brij Derived from “Brij” (Vrindavan) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “Lord of Vrindavan” (Krishna).
    19 Chidakash Absolute From Sanskrit “Chit” (consciousness) and “Akash” (sky), meaning “one whose consciousness is as vast as the sky
    20 Damodar A name for Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, combining “Dama” (rope) and “Udara” (belly), referring to Krishna being tied with a rope around his belly by his mother Yashoda.
    21 Darsh Sight Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “sight” or “vision”.
    22 Devakinandan Name of Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit “Devaki” (mother of Krishna) and “Nandan” (son), meaning “son of Devaki”.
    23 Devarajalu Buddha Sanskrit origin, meaning “king of gods” or “Indra”.
    24 Dhrupad Firm footed Sanskrit origin, referring to a genre of Indian classical music.
    25 Elumalai Lord of seven hills Tamil origin, meaning “lord of seven hills”, referring to Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati.
    26 Gadin Lord Krishna From Sanskrit, meaning “one who has a mace”, referring to Lord Vishnu.
    27 Ghanshyam Black clouds Sanskrit origin, combining “Ghan” (cloud) and “Shyam” (dark), meaning “dark as a cloud”, a reference to Krishna.
    28 Giridhar Lord Krishna From Sanskrit “Giri” (mountain) and “Dhar” (holder), meaning “one who holds the mountain”, referring to Krishna lifting Govardhan hill.
    29 Girivar Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit “Giri” (mountain) and “Var” (best), meaning “best of mountains”.
    30 Gogula Lord of serpents Variant of “Gokula”, referring to the place where Krishna spent his childhood.
    31 Gopal Cowerd Sanskrit origin, meaning “protector of cows”, another name for Krishna.
    32 Gopesh King of gopis From Sanskrit “Gopa” (cowherd) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the cowherds” (Krishna).
    33 Gotam Lord Buddha Variant of “Gautam”, a common name referring to the sage Gautama.
    34 Govind Cowherd, Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “protector of cows” or “lord of cows”, another name for Krishna.
    35 Harekrishna Lord Krishna Combining “Hare” (a call to the divine energy) and “Krishna”, a chant in the Hare Krishna movement
    36 Haresh Lord Shiva From Sanskrit “Hari” (another name for Vishnu or Krishna) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord Hari”.
    37 Hari Another name for Shiva Sanskrit origin, meaning “one who takes away (sins)”, a name for Vishnu or Krishna.
    38 Harigopal Lord Krishna Combination of “Hari” and “Gopal”, meaning “Krishna, the protector of cows”.
    39 Harihar Lord Vishnu and Shiva together Combination of “Hari” (Vishnu) and “Hara” (Shiva), symbolizing the unity of Vishnu and Shiva.
    40 Hemnath Early winter Derived from Sanskrit “Hem” (gold) and “Nath” (lord), meaning “lord of gold”.
    41 Ilapataye Lord of the earth Sanskrit origin, meaning “lord of the earth”, another name for Lord Shiva.
    42 Jagannatha King of universe Sanskrit origin, meaning “lord of the universe”, referring to Lord Vishnu or Krishna.
    43 Jayi Victorious Derived from Sanskrit “Jaya”, meaning “victorious” or “conqueror”.
    44 Kanaiya Adolescent A colloquial variant of “Kanhaiya”, meaning “little Krishna”.
    45 Kanha Young Krishna Derived from Sanskrit “Krishna”, meaning “dark” or “black”, referring to Lord Krishna.
    46 Kanhaiya Lord Krishna Derived from “Kanha,” meaning “Krishna,” and used affectionately to refer to Lord Krishna.
    47 Kanhaiyalal The beloved adolescent A combination of “Kanhaiya” (Krishna) and “Lal” (beloved), meaning “beloved Krishna.”
    48 Kanjalochana God with a lotus eye Derived from Sanskrit “Kan” (lotus) and “Lochana” (eyes), meaning “one with lotus-like eyes,” a reference to Krishna.
    49 Kannan Another name for Lord Krishna Tamil form of “Krishna,” meaning “dark” or “black.”
    50 Kanu Handsome A colloquial form of “Kanhaiya,” referring to Lord Krishna.
    51 Kesava Name of Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “one with beautiful hair,” a name for Krishna and Vishnu.
    52 Kesavan Lord venkateswara Another form of “Kesava,” meaning “one with beautiful hair.”
    53 Kishan Dark-skinned A variant of “Krishna,” meaning “dark” or “black.”
    54 Kishore Youthful Sanskrit origin, meaning “youth” or “young boy.”
    55 Krish Short form of Lord Krishna A shortened form of “Krishna.”
    56 Krishna Name of river Sanskrit origin, meaning “dark” or “black,” referring to Lord Krishna.
    57 Krishnala Black or dark A variant of “Krishna,” referring to Lord Krishna.
    58 Krishnendu Lord Krishna; Prince of Earth Derived from “Krishna” and “Indu” (moon), meaning “like the moon among the Krishnas
    59 Kunjabihari Enjoyer of Lakes Sanskrit origin, where “Kunja” refers to a grove or forest and “Bihari” means wanderer. Refers to Krishna, the wanderer of the groves.
    60 Madhav Sweet like honey Derived from “Madhu” (sweet or honey) and referring to Lord Krishna.
    61 Makhesh Lord Krishna From Sanskrit, combining “Makha” (sacrifice) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of sacrifices.”
    62 Manhar One who attracts the mind Derived from “Man” (mind) and “Har” (captivator), meaning “one who captivates the mind,” referring to Krishna
    63 Manmohan Pleasing From “Man” (mind) and “Mohan” (enchanter), meaning “one who enchants the mind,” referring to Krishna.
    64 Meghashyam Lord Krishna; Cloud dark From “Megha” (cloud) and “Shyam” (dark), meaning “dark as a cloud,” referring to Krishna.
    65 Mohnish Lord Krishna; Attractive God From “Mohan” (enchanter) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of enchantment.”
    66 Mukund Liberator Sanskrit origin, meaning “giver of liberation,” a name for Krishna and Vishnu.
    67 Munish Chief of sages Derived from “Muni” (sage) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the sages.”
    68 Murali Flute Referring to Krishna’s flute.
    69 Muralidhar Lord Krishna From “Murali” (flute) and “Dhar” (holder), meaning “holder of the flute,” referring to Krishna.
    70 Muralimanohan Lord Krishna From “Murali” (flute), “Man” (mind), and “Mohan” (enchanter), meaning “one who enchants the mind with his flute,” referring to Krishna.
    71 Murari Killer of the demon Mura Sanskrit origin, meaning “enemy of Mura,” referring to Krishna.
    72 Murarilal The beloved Combination of “Murari” (Krishna) and “Lal” (beloved), meaning “beloved Murari.”
    73 Murlidhar Lord Krishna Variant of “Muralidhar,” meaning “holder of the flute,” referring to Krishna.
    74 Naggar Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “lord of serpents,” referring to Lord Shiva.
    75 Nandakishore Son of Nanda Combination of “Nanda” (Krishna’s foster father) and “Kishore” (youth), meaning “young Krishna.”
    76 Nandan Pleasing Sanskrit origin, meaning “son” or “delightful.”
    77 Neelesh Moon Derived from “Neel” (blue) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the blue sky,” referring to Lord Shiva
    78 Nilesh Lord Krishna Another form of “Neelesh,” meaning “lord of the blue sky.”
    79 Niranjana The night of the full moon Sanskrit origin, meaning “pure” or “spotless,” a name for Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
    80 Nityananda Always happy From “Nitya” (eternal) and “Ananda” (bliss), meaning “eternal bliss.”
    81 Padmahasta Lotus handed From “Padma” (lotus) and “Hasta” (hand), meaning “one with lotus in his hands,” referring to Vishnu.
    82 Padmaraj Another name for Lord Krishna Derived from “Padma” (lotus) and “Raj” (king), meaning “king of lotuses.”
    83 Prabudha Awakened Sanskrit origin, meaning “wise” or “enlightened.”
    84 Pyaremohan Very much loved and attractive From “Pyare” (beloved) and “Mohan” (enchanter), meaning “beloved enchanter.
    85 Radhakanta Lord Krishna Combination of “Radha” (Krishna’s beloved) and “Kanta” (beloved), meaning “beloved of Radha,” referring to Krishna.
    86 Radhesh A name of Lord Krishna Derived from “Radha” and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of Radha,” referring to Krishna.
    87 Radheshyam Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha Combination of “Radha” and “Shyam” (Krishna), meaning “Radha’s Shyam” (Krishna).
    88 Ramakrishna Combination of both Ram and Lord Krishna Combination of “Rama” and “Krishna,” referring to both Lord Rama and Lord Krishna
    89 Rasesh Lord Krishna; Lord of Joy Derived from “Rasa” (essence, nectar) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the essence,” referring to Krishna.
    90 Rayirth Lord Brahma Does not have a specific origin.
    91 Rohanlal Lord Krishna Combination of “Rohan” (ascending, growing) and “Lal” (beloved), meaning “beloved Rohan.”
    92 Rukminesh Consort of Rukmini Derived from “Rukmini” (Krishna’s wife) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of Rukmini.”
    93 Sachchit Truth Combination of “Sat” (truth) and “Chit” (consciousness), referring to the eternal consciousness.
    94 Saket Having the same intention Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “heaven” or “place of peace.”
    95 Sakyasinha The Lion of the Sakya From “Sakya” (clan of Buddha) and “Simha” (lion), meaning “lion of the Sakya clan,” referring to Buddha.
    96 Samdarshi Unbiased who can see all Sanskrit origin, meaning “one who sees everyone equally.”
    97 Sanwariya Dark complexioned A term of endearment for Krishna, meaning “dark-complexioned” or “charming.”
    98 Sarojin Lotus-like Derived from “Saroj” (lotus), meaning “one who resides in the lotus.”
    99 Sarva Complete Sanskrit origin, meaning “all” or “everything.”
    100 Saugata Another name of Gautama Buddha Another name for Buddha, meaning “one who belongs to the Sakyas.”
    101 Shaakya Lord Buddha Referring to the “Shakya” clan, associated with the historical Buddha.
    102 Shoubhit Brilliant and Handsome From Sanskrit, meaning “handsome” or “decorated.”
    103 Shrihari Lord Krishna Combination of “Shri” (prosperity, respect) and “Hari” (Vishnu or Krishna), meaning “prosperous Vishnu.”
    104 Shyam A name of Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “dark” or “black,” referring to Krishna.
    105 Suri Sage Derived from “Sura” (god) or “Sun,” meaning “wise” or “learned.”
    106 Tathagata Title of the Buddha Sanskrit origin, meaning “one who has thus gone,” an epithet for the Buddha.
    107 Tatharaj Lord Buddha Combination of “Tatha” (thus) and “Raj” (king), meaning “king of those who have gone thus,” referring to the Buddha.
    108 Thakarshi Lord Krishna Likely derived from Gujarati or regional names. “Thakar” refers to Lord Krishna, meaning “lord Krishna.”
    109 Thirumala Abode of Lord Krishna Derived from Tamil, meaning “sacred hill,” referring to Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati.
    110 Tirthayad Lord Krishna From “Tirtha” (pilgrimage) and “Yad” (related to), meaning “related to pilgrimage.”
    111 Trigya Lord Buddha Sanskrit origin, meaning “one who knows the three worlds.”
    112 Trigyesh Lord Buddha; Trigya with Esh as Ishwar Derived from “Trigya” and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the three worlds.”
    113 Trikay Lord Buddha Derived from “Tri” (three) and “Kaya” (body), meaning “one with three bodies,” a Buddhist concept.
    114 Vagish God of speech Sanskrit origin, meaning “lord of speech,” referring to Brahma or Saraswati.
    115 Vamsidhar The bearer of the flute From “Vamsi” (flute) and “Dhar” (holder), meaning “holder of the flute,” referring to Krishna.
    116 Vanabihari Lord Krishna From “Vana” (forest) and “Bihari” (wanderer), meaning “wanderer of the forest,” referring to Krishna.
    117 Vardham Lord Mahavir Derived from “Vardhana” (growth), meaning “one who grows” or “prosperous.”
    118 Veni The confluence of rivers Refers to “braid” or “hair,” often associated with Krishna’s lover’s hair.
    119 Venkatraman Lord venkateswara Derived from “Venkata” (a hill) and “Raman” (another name for Vishnu), meaning “Vishnu of the Venkata hill.”
    120 Vibhav Omnipresent Sanskrit origin, meaning “prosperity” or “magnificence.”
    121 Vishnu Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “the pervader,” referring to the preserver god in the Hindu trinity.
    122 Vrajesh Lord of Vraj Derived from “Vraj” (region associated with Krishna) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of Vraj.”
    123 Vrajmohan Lord Krishna From “Vraj” and “Mohan” (enchanter), meaning “Krishna, the enchanter of Vraj.”
    124 Vrajraj King of Vrindavan From “Vraj” and “Raj” (king), meaning “king of Vraj.”
    125 Yadunath Protector of Yadus Combination of “Yadu” (an ancient king, ancestor of Krishna) and “Nath” (lord), meaning “lord of the Yadus.”
    126 Yaduraj King of Yadus Derived from “Yadu” and “Raj” (king), meaning “king of the Yadus.”
    127 Yaduvir Brave man From “Yadu” and “Vir” (hero), meaning “hero of the Yadus.”
    128 Yog Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “union” or “discipline,” referring to spiritual practice.
    129 Yudhishthira Lord Krishna From “Yudh” (war) and “Sthira” (steady), meaning “steady in war,” referring to the eldest Pandava in the Mahabharata
    130 Yoginampati Lord of Yogis From “Yogin” (one who practices yoga) and “Pati” (lord), meaning “lord of the yogis,” referring to Shiva or Krishna.

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    30 Unique Lord Krishna Names For Baby Boy With Meaning

    Lord Krishna or Laddu Gopal as a child was very famous due to his loveable naughtiness and being the Kanhaiya. Janmashtami is also celebrated the same way by adorning the baby form of Krishna and so many names have been listed in the table below.

    Sl. No Name Meaning Symbolism
    1 Achuthan Lord Krishna Derived from “Achyuta,” a Sanskrit name for Lord Vishnu, meaning “imperishable” or “indestructible.”
    2 Aarjyansh Lord Krishna Likely derived from “Arya” (noble) and “Ansh” (part), meaning “noble part.”
    3 Aarshabh Another name for Lord Krishna Derived from “Rishabha,” meaning “superior” or “excellent.”
    4 Alpesa The subtle god Likely derived from “Alpa” (small, little) and “Isha” (lord), meaning “lord of the small things” or possibly “modest lord.”
    5 Areejeet Son of Lord Krishna Likely derived from “Ari” (enemy) and “Jeet” (victory), meaning “one who conquers enemies.”
    6 Balakrishna Young Krishna Derived from “Bala” (child) and “Krishna,” meaning “young Krishna.”
    7 Balinder Lord Krishna Combination of “Bal” (strength) and “Inder” (lord), meaning “lord of strength.”
    8 Braj Place of Lord Krishna Refers to the region of Vrindavan, associated with Lord Krishna.
    9 Charuchandra Beautiful Moon Derived from “Charu” (beautiful) and “Chandra” (moon), meaning “beautiful moon.”
    10 Daaruk Charioteer Of Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “charioteer,” also a name of Lord Krishna’s charioteer.
    11 Darsh Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “sight” or “vision.”
    12 Darshil Perfection Likely derived from “Darsh” (sight) and “Il” (an ending used to form names), meaning “one who is sightly” or “attractive.”
    13 Devansh Part of God From “Deva” (god) and “Ansh” (part), meaning “part of the divine.”
    14 Grahil Synonymn of Lord Krishna Possibly derived from “Grah” (planet) or “Grahana” (to grasp), meaning “one who grasps.”
    15 Haresh Lord Krishna From “Hari” (another name for Vishnu or Krishna) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord Hari.”
    16 Hirish Lord Krishna Combination of “Hir” (diamond) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of diamonds.”
    17 Ishna Lord Krishna Derived from “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord” or “ruler.”
    18 Kiesh Great Joy Likely derived from “Kish” (a form of Krishna) or “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord Krishna.”
    19 Kisa Lord Krishna Not a common Indian name, but could be derived from “Kish” (a form of Krishna) or have regional origins
    20 Kiyash Lord Krishna Possibly derived from “Kish” (a form of Krishna) and “Yash” (glory), meaning “glory of Krishna.”
    21 Kriansh Part of Lord Krishna From “Kri” (action) and “Ansh” (part), meaning “part of action.”
    22 Krishiv Lord Krishna+ Lord Shiva Combination of “Krishna” and “Shiv” (Shiva), meaning “lord Krishna and Shiva.”
    23 Makhesh Lord Krishna From “Makha” (sacrifice) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of sacrifices.”
    24 Naggar Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “lord of serpents,” referring to Lord Shiva.
    25 Parthan Courageous Derived from “Partha” (another name for Arjuna, the son of Pritha) and “An” (ending for names), meaning “related to Arjuna.”
    26 Pradyumna Son of Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “extremely mighty,” a name for Krishna’s son.
    27 Radhu Lord Krishna Not a common Sanskrit name. Could be a variant or regional name needing more context.
    28 Rayaan Lord Krishna Derived from Arabic “Rayyan,” meaning “gates of heaven” or “luxuriant.”
    29 Samarth Talented Sanskrit origin, meaning “capable” or “efficient.”
    30 Trishaan Lord Krishna Derived from “Trisha” (desire) and “An” (ending for names), meaning “one who has desires” or “ambitious.”

    Names of Lord Krishna in Sanskrit For Baby Boy

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    Sanskrit is the root for almost all languages and many words from Hindi are still used to date in the crude form. These names are also used for Lord Krishna and some of them are listed below.

    Sl. No Name Meaning Symbolism
    1 Brij Place of Lord Krishna Refers to the region of Vrindavan, associated with Lord Krishna. It means “pasture” or “land of cows.”
    2 Gopi Head of God Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “cowherd” or “protector of cows.” Refers to the female devotees of Krishna.
    3 Hari Almighty Sanskrit origin, meaning “one who takes away” or “remover,” a name for Vishnu and Krishna.
    4 Kian Royal Derived from Persian, meaning “king” or “realm.” Not traditionally Indian but used in various cultures.
    5 Vasu Divine Sanskrit origin, meaning “dweller” or “lord.” Refers to one of the eight Vasus in Hindu mythology.
    6 Venu Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “flute,” often associated with Krishna who is depicted playing the flute.
    7 Vraj Place where Lord Krishna Lived Refers to the region of Vrindavan, associated with Lord Krishna.
    8 Anish Supreme From Sanskrit, meaning “supreme” or “lord of all.”
    9 Atharv Name of Ved Refers to the Atharva Veda, one of the four Vedas in Hinduism. It means “knowledge.”
    10 Darsh Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “sight” or “vision.”
    11 Daruk Dark Skinned Sanskrit origin, meaning “charioteer,” also a name of Lord Krishna’s charioteer.
    12 Gadin Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “lord of a sword,” referring to Vishnu.
    13 Gopan Protection Derived from “Gopa,” meaning “cowherd” or “protector of cows,” referring to Krishna.
    14 Govin Lord Krishna A variation of “Govind,” meaning “protector of cows” or “cowherd,” referring to Krishna.
    15 Krish Talented A shortened form of “Krishna.”
    16 Lalit Attractive Sanskrit origin, meaning “beautiful” or “graceful.”
    17 Mayur Fragments Sanskrit origin, meaning “peacock.”
    18 Nimai Talented Refers to Lord Chaitanya, an incarnation of Krishna. Derived from the neem tree under which he was born.
    19 Parth Emperor of the world Derived from “Partha,” meaning “son of Pritha,” another name for Arjuna in the Mahabharata.
    20 Saket Heaven Sanskrit origin, meaning “heaven” or “place of peace.”
    21 Subal Strong Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “strong” or “mighty.” Also a name for a close friend of Krishna.
    22 Viaan Full of life Likely a modern variant, meaning “full of life” or “energetic.”
    23 Vihaas Great smile Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “smile” or “laughter.”
    24 Grahil Synonymn of Lord Krishna Possibly derived from “Grah” (planet) or “Grahana” (to grasp), meaning “one who grasps.”
    25 Harish Lord Krishna From “Hari” (Vishnu) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord Hari.”
    26 Krivam Sun and Lord Krishna Likely a modern name, possibly derived from “Kri” (action) and “Vam” (side), meaning “on the side of action.”
    27 Vasumat Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “wealthy” or “possessor of wealth.”
    28 Vrajesh Lord Krishna Derived from “Vraj” (region associated with Krishna) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of Vraj.”
    29 Yaduraj Lord Krishna Derived from “Yadu” (an ancient king, ancestor of Krishna) and “Raj” (king), meaning “king of the Yadus.”
    30 Yothvik God of Love May derive from Sanskrit word “Yudh” means war and “Vikram” means valour

    Lord Krishna Names For Baby Boy in Hindi

    Names for Lord Krishna in Hindi Language are very popular ones. They have very strong, attractive, and powerful meanings as well. Some such names are given as under:

    Sl. No Name Meaning Symbolism
    1 Ariv King of wisdom Likely derived from the Tamil word “Arivu,” which means “knowledge” or “wisdom.”
    2 Arinjaya Winner From “Arin” (enemies) and “Jaya” (victory), meaning “one who is victorious over enemies.”
    3 Adwait Indivisible entity Derived from the Sanskrit “Advaita,” meaning “non-dual” or “unique.” It refers to the philosophical concept of non-duality in Hinduism.
    4 Anantjeet Winner From “Anant” (endless, infinite) and “Jeet” (victory), meaning “one who has infinite victories” or “victor of infinity.”
    5 Anish Companion From Sanskrit, meaning “supreme” or “lord of all.”
    6 Arijeet One who controls all enemies From “Ari” (enemy) and “Jeet” (victory), meaning “one who conquers enemies.”
    7 Asuman Owner of breathing of all Likely derived from “Asu” (quick, life) and “Man” (mind), meaning “quick-minded” or “swift intellect.”
    8 Aswad Tree of wisdom This name has Arabic origins, meaning “black” or “dark.”
    9 Aikeshwar The only God From “Aik” (unity) and “Ishwar” (lord), meaning “one lord” or “supreme lord.”
    10 Baleshwar God of all children From “Bal” (strength) and “Ishwar” (lord), meaning “lord of strength.”
    11 Davesh God of gods From “Dev” (god) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of gods.”
    12 Ganashaya One who gives shelter to all From “Gana” (group, multitude) and “Shaya” (shelter), meaning “shelter of the multitudes” or “lord of the masses,” referring to Ganesha.
    13 Haresh One who solves all problems From “Hari” (another name for Vishnu or Krishna) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord Hari.”
    14 Garishta One who is great From Sanskrit, meaning “greatest” or “most superior.”
    15 Gopesh Owner of all gopies From “Gopa” (cowherd) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the cowherds,” referring to Krishna.

    Lord Krishna Different Names in Kannada

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    Since Lord Krishna is worshipped in different parts of the country, we have compiled a list of the god’s name in Kannada as well.

    Sl. No Name Meaning Symbolism
    1 Veni Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “braid” or “hair,” often associated with beautiful hair
    2 Keyur Armlet Sanskrit origin, meaning “armlet” or “bracelet,” often associated with ornamental jewelry.
    3 Sarva Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “all” or “everything.” It signifies completeness and universality.
    4 Vamsi Name of Raaga From Sanskrit, meaning “flute.” It is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is depicted playing the flute.
    5 Vrisa Lord Krishna Derived from “Vrishabha,” meaning “bull” or “taurus.” It symbolizes strength and virility.
    6 Yadhu Lord Krishna Refers to the Yadu dynasty, an ancient lineage to which Lord Krishna belongs. It signifies a member of the Yadava clan.
    7 Akroor Kind Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “gentle” or “kind-hearted.” Akrura was a friend of Krishna and an important figure in the Mahabharata.
    8 Kaanan Good Angel From Sanskrit, meaning “forest” or “grove.” It signifies natural beauty and serenity
    9 Kayval Absolute Likely derived from “Kaivalya,” meaning “liberation” or “absolute knowledge” in Sanskrit.
    10 Musuri Lord Krishna In Kannada, the meaning of the name is “one who brings joy and happiness to others.”
    11 Nandhu Great Man A diminutive form of “Nanda,” meaning “joy” or “happiness.” Often associated with Lord Krishna’s foster father, Nanda.
    12 Satvat Lord Krishna Derived from “Satva” (purity, goodness), meaning “one who embodies purity.” It can also refer to a member of the Satvata clan, a name used for the Yadavas.
    13 Venkat Great Man Short form of “Venkateswara,” a name of Lord Vishnu associated with the Tirupati temple. “Venkata” refers to a hill.
    14 Vihari Lord Krishna Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “wanderer” or “one who enjoys nature.” Often used in conjunction with Krishna as “Viharilal.”
    15 Kaishav Lord Krishna Another name for Lord Krishna, derived from “Keshava,” meaning “the one with beautiful hair” or “slayer of the demon Keshi.”

    Top Lord Krishna Names For Baby Boy in Marathi

    Lord Krishna names in Marathi are slightly different than in other languages so a compilation of a few such names is as under:

    Sl. No Name Meaning Symbolism
    1 Trivesh One who knows the three Vedas Likely derived from “Tri” (three) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the three worlds” or “one who controls three domains.”
    2 Sharvil Name of Lord Krishna Derived from “Sharva,” a name for Lord Shiva, meaning “destroyer of evil” or “all-pervading.”
    3 Syamesh Dark Blue From “Shyam” (dark, black, a name for Krishna) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord Shyam” or “lord Krishna.”
    4 Kritish Work of Art Likely derived from “Krit” (creation, accomplishment) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of creation” or “one who accomplishes.”
    5 Vassumat Lord Krishna Likely a variant spelling of “Vasumat,” meaning “wealthy” or “possessor of wealth” in Sanskrit.
    6 Krishin Lord Krishna A modern variation of “Krishna,” meaning “dark” or “black,” often associated with Lord Krishna.
    7 Krishvik Hard worker A modern combination likely derived from “Krish” (short form of Krishna) and “Vik,” possibly from “Vikram” (valor), meaning “valorous Krishna.”
    8 Vrund Basil Derived from “Vrinda,” meaning “cluster” or “group.” It is also the name of a goddess (Tulsi) associated with Lord Krishna
    9 Aniket Lord Krishna Sanskrit origin, meaning “homeless” or “one who has no residence.” It signifies someone who is omnipresent.
    10 Annish Supreme Derived from “An” (a prefix indicating negation) and “Nish” (night), meaning “eternal” or “lord of the night.”
    11 Gopish Lord Krishna A combination of words “Gopa” (cowherd) and “Ish” (lord), meaning “lord of the cowherds,” referring to Krishna.
    12 Kaival Absolute Likely derived from “Kaivalya,” meaning “liberation” or “absolute knowledge” in Sanskrit.
    13 Karush Attractive Refers to an ancient tribe mentioned in the Mahabharata, or derived from “Karusha,” an ancient kingdom.
    14 Kriyan Lord Krishna Likely derived from “Kriya” (action, deed) and “An” (a suffix used to form names), meaning “one who performs actions.”
    15 Nithik Master of Justice Likely derived from “Niti” (morality, law) and “Ik” (a suffix used to form names), meaning “one who is moral” or “one who follows the law.”

    108 Lord Krishna Names Along With Their Meanings

    The Ashtottara Shata Nama or 108 names of Lord Krishna is significant among his devotees who often recite or chant these names to seek his blessings. All of these 108 names are associated with his different qualities, life lessons and lila or divine plays. Here are the 108 names of Lord Krishna that you can check;

    Sl no Names Meaning Derivations
    1 Achala Immovable Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “chala” means “moving”.
    2 Achyuta Imperishable Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “chyuta” means “fallen”.
    3 Adbhutah Wonderful Derived from the Sanskrit word “adbhuta” meaning marvelous
    4 Adideva The primeval god Derived from Sanskrit, where “adi” means “first” or “primeval” and “deva” means “god”.
    5 Aditya Sun Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “towards” and “ditya” relates to the Sun.
    6 Ajanma Eternal Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “janma” means “birth”.
    7 Ajaya Unconquerable Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “jaya” means “victory”.
    8 Akshara Imperishable Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “kshara” means “perishable”.
    9 Amrit Nectar Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “mrita” means “dead”.
    10 Anand-sagar Ocean of bliss Derived from Sanskrit, where “ananda” means “bliss” and “sagar” means “ocean”.
    11 Ananta Infinite Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “anta” means “end”.
    12 Anantajeet Victor over the infinite Derived from Sanskrit, where “ananta” means “infinite” and “jeet” means “victory”
    13 Ananya Unique Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “nanya” means “other”.
    14 Aniruddha Unrestrained Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “niruddha” means “restrained”.
    15 Aparajit Undefeated Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “parajit” means “defeated”.
    16 Avyukta Distinct Derived from Sanskrit, where “a” means “not” and “vyukta” means “obscured”.
    17 Balagopala Baby Gopal Derived from Sanskrit, where “bala” means “child” and “Gopala” refers to Lord Krishna.
    18 Balkrishna Child krishna Derived from Sanskrit, where “bala” means “child” and “Krishna” refers to Lord Krishna
    19 Chaturbhuja Four-armed Derived from Sanskrit, where “chatur” means “four” and “bhuja” means “arms”.
    20 Danavendra Lord of danavas Derived from Sanskrit, where “dana” refers to a class of demons and “vendra” means “lord”.
    21 Dayalu Compassionate Derived from Sanskrit, where “daya” means “compassion”.
    22 Dayanidhi Treasure of compassion Derived from Sanskrit, where “daya” means “compassion” and “nidhi” means “treasure”.
    23 Devadidev God of gods Derived from Sanskrit, where “deva” means “god” and “adi” means “first” or “primeval”.
    24 Devakinandan Son of devaki Derived from Sanskrit, where “Devaki” is the mother of Lord Krishna and “nandan” means “son”.
    25 Devesh Lord of the gods Derived from Sanskrit, where “deva” means “god” and “ish” means “lord”.
    26 Dharmadhyaksha Epitome of righteousness Derived from Sanskrit, where “dharma” means “righteousness” and “adhyaksha” means “lord”.
    27 Dravin Wealthy Derived from Sanskrit, where “dravin” means “wealth”.
    28 Dwarkapati Lord of Dwarka Derived from Sanskrit, where “Dwarka” is a city and “pati” means “lord”.
    29 Gopal Protector of cows Derived from Sanskrit, where “go” means “cow” and “pala” means “protector”.
    30 Gopalpriya Beloved of gopal Derived from Sanskrit, where “Gopal” refers to Lord Krishna and “priya” means “beloved”.
    31 Govinda Protector of cows Derived from Sanskrit, where “go” means “cow” and “vinda” means “protector”.
    32 Ganeshwar Lord of beings Derived from Sanskrit, where “Gana” refers to the attendants of Lord Shiva and “Ishwar” means “lord”.
    33 Hari Lord Vishnu Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “one who takes away” (sorrows).
    34 Hiranyagarbha Golden womb Derived from Sanskrit, where “hiranya” means “gold” and “garbha” means “womb”.
    35 Hrishikesh Lord of senses Derived from Sanskrit, where “Hrishi” means “senses” and “Isha” means “lord”.
    36 Jagadguru The master of the universe Derived from Sanskrit, where “jagad” means “world” and “isha” means “lord”.
    37 Jagadisha The lord of the world Derived from Sanskrit, where “jagad” means “world” and “isha” means “lord”.
    38 Jagannath The lord of the universe Derived from Sanskrit, where “jagata” means “universe” and “natha” means “lord”
    39 Janardhana The helper of all Derived from Sanskrit, where “jana” means “people” and “ardhana” means “to help”.
    40 Jayantah Victorious Derived from Sanskrit, where “jayanta” means “victorious”.
    41 Jvotiraaditya Illuminating like the sun Derived from Sanskrit, where “jyoti” means “light” and “aaditya” refers to the Sun.
    42 Kamalnath Pure Derived from Sanskrit, where “kamal” means “lotus” and “nath” means “lord”.
    43 Kamalnayan Lotus-eyed Derived from Sanskrit, where “kamal” means “lotus” and “nayan” means “eyes”.
    44 Kamsantak The slayer of evil Derived from Sanskrit, where “Kamsa” refers to the tyrant king and “antak” means “destroyer” or “slayer”.
    45 Kanjalochana Lotus-eyed Derived from Sanskrit, where “kanja” means “born of water” (lotus) and “lochana” means “eyes”.
    46 Keshava One with beautiful hair Derived from Sanskrit, where “kesa” means “hair” and “va” means “having”.
    47 Krishna One whose complexion is dark Derived from Sanskrit, where “Krishna” means “dark”.
    48 Lakshmikantam Husband of Lakshmi Derived from Sanskrit, where “Lakshmi” is the goddess of wealth and “kantam” means “husband” or “consort”.
    49 Lokadhyaksha Lord of the world Derived from Sanskrit, where “loka” means “world” and “adhyaksha” means “lord”.
    50 Madan The god of love Derived from Sanskrit, where “Madan” refers to the god of love, Kamadeva.
    51 Madhava Sweet like honey Derived from Sanskrit, where “Madhu” means “honey”.
    52 Madhusudan The slayer of the demon Derived from Sanskrit, where “Madhu” is a demon and “sudan” means “slayer”.
    53 Mahendra Lord of gods Derived from Sanskrit, where “maha” means “great” and “Indra” is the king of gods.
    54 Manmohan One who can win hearts Derived from Sanskrit, where “man” means “mind” and “mohan” means “enchanting”.
    55 Manohar Charming Derived from Sanskrit, where “man” means “mind” and “har” means “stealer”.
    56 Mayur Beautiful like a peacock Derived from Sanskrit, where “Mayura” means “peacock”.
    57 Mohan One with charming qualities Derived from Sanskrit, where “Mohan” means “enchanter” or “attractive”.
    58 Murali Flute Derived from Sanskrit, where “Murali” means “flute”.
    59 Murlidhar One who carries the flute Derived from Sanskrit, where “Murali” means “flute” and “dhar” means “holder”.
    60 Murlimanohar The charming player of flute Derived from Sanskrit, where “Murali” means “flute” and “manohar” means “attractive”.
    61 Nandakumara The son of Nanda Derived from Sanskrit, where “Nanda” is the foster father of Krishna and “kumara” means “son”.
    62 Nandgopala The cowherd boy of Nanda Derived from Sanskrit, where “Nanda” is the foster father of Krishna and “Gopala” means “cowherd”.
    63 Narayana The refuge of mankind Derived from Sanskrit, where “nara” means “man” and “ayana” means “refuge” or “path”.
    64 Navaneethachora One who steals butter From “Navaneetha” (fresh butter) and “Chora” (thief), meaning “butter thief.” It refers to Lord Krishna, who is famously known for stealing butter.
    65 Niranjana One without impurity From Sanskrit, meaning “pure” or “spotless.” It is another name for the divine, indicating purity.
    66 Nirguna Divine From “Nir” (without) and “Guna” (qualities), meaning “without attributes.” It refers to the formless and attribute-less aspect of the divine.
    67 Padmahasta Lotus-like hand From “Padma” (lotus) and “Hasta” (hand), meaning “one with lotus hands.” It refers to deities like Vishnu and Lakshmi who are often depicted holding lotuses.
    68 Padmanabha Lord Vishnu From “Padma” (lotus) and “Nabha” (navel), meaning “one with a lotus in his navel.” It is a name for Vishnu, from whose navel a lotus sprang.
    69 Parabrahmana The supreme one From “Para” (supreme) and “Brahmana” (Brahman), meaning “the supreme Brahman,” the ultimate reality in Vedanta.
    70 Paramatma The supreme soul From “Parama” (supreme) and “Atma” (soul), meaning “the supreme soul” or “the universal soul.”
    71 Parampurush The supreme being From “Parama” (supreme) and “Purusha” (being), meaning “the supreme being.”
    72 Parthasarthi The charioteer of Arjuna From “Partha” (Arjuna, son of Pritha) and “Sarthi” (charioteer), meaning “charioteer of Partha.” It refers to Krishna, who served as Arjuna’s charioteer in the Mahabharata.
    73 Prajapati The lord of the subjects From “Praja” (offspring) and “Pati” (lord), meaning “lord of creatures.” It refers to the creator god in Hindu mythology.
    74 Punyah virtuous From Sanskrit, meaning “sacred” or “virtuous.”
    75 Purshottam Best of all men From “Purusha” (being) and “Uttama” (supreme), meaning “the supreme being” or “best among men.”
    76 Ravilochana Eyes radient like the sun From “Ravi” (sun) and “Lochana” (eye), meaning “one whose eye is the sun.” It is a name for Shiva and Vishnu.
    77 Sahasraakash Enormous like thousand skies From “Sahasra” (thousand) and “Akasha” (sky), meaning “one who has a thousand skies” or “one who is vast as the sky.”
    78 Sahasrajit Victorious From “Sahasra” (thousand) and “Jit” (victory), meaning “one who has won a thousand victories.”
    79 Sakshi The spectator of everything From Sanskrit, meaning “witness.” It refers to the divine as the eternal witness of all actions.
    80 Sanatana Perpetual From Sanskrit, meaning “eternal” or “perpetual.”
    81 Sarvajana The person for all From “Sarva” (all) and “Jana” (people), meaning “one who is known to all” or “one who knows all people.”
    82 Sarvapalaka The rearer of all From “Sarva” (all) and “Palaka” (protector), meaning “protector of all.”
    83 Sarveshwar The lord of all From “Sarva” (all) and “Ishwar” (lord), meaning “lord of all.”
    84 Satyavachana One who says the truth From “Satya” (truth) and “Vachana” (speech), meaning “one who speaks the truth.
    85 Satyavrata One who vows truth From “Satya” (truth) and “Vrata” (vow), meaning “one who is vowed to the truth.”
    86 Shantah Calm From Sanskrit, meaning “peaceful” or “calm.”
    87 Shreshta The Superior one From Sanskrit, meaning “best” or “superior.”
    88 Shrikanta The beloved consort of Lakshmi From “Shri” (Lakshmi, or prosperity) and “Kanta” (beloved), meaning “beloved of Lakshmi.” It is a name for Vishnu.
    89 Shyam Lord Vishnu From Sanskrit, meaning “dark” or “black.” It refers to the dark complexion of Krishna.
    90 Shamsundara Beautiful krishna From “Shyam” (dark) and “Sundara” (beautiful), meaning “beautiful dark one.” It refers to Krishna.
    91 Sudarshana One who looks beautiful From “Su” (good) and “Darshana” (vision), meaning “one with beautiful vision.” It is also the name of Vishnu’s discus.
    92 Sumedha Wise one From Sanskrit, meaning “wise” or “intelligent.”
    93 Suresham The lord of all gods From “Sura” (god) and “Isham” (lord), meaning “lord of gods
    94 Swargapati The lord of the heaven From “Swarga” (heaven) and “Pati” (lord), meaning “lord of heaven.”
    95 Trivikrama The pose of Krishna From “Tri” (three) and “Vikrama” (stride), meaning “one who has taken three strides.” It refers to Vamana, an avatar of Vishnu.
    96 Upendra Lord Vishnu From “Upa” (near) and “Indra” (king of gods), meaning “younger brother of Indra.” It refers to Vishnu in his Vamana avatar.
    97 Vaikunthanatha One who resides in Vaikuntha From “Vaikuntha” (Vishnu’s abode) and “Natha” (lord), meaning “lord of Vaikuntha.”
    98 Vardhamaanah Prosperous From Sanskrit, meaning “growing” or “prosperous.”
    99 Vasudev Lord Krishna From “Vasu” (dweller) and “Dev” (god), meaning “divine dweller” or “father of Krishna” (also refers to Krishna himself).
    100 Vishnu Lord Vishnu From Sanskrit, meaning “all-pervading.” It refers to the preserver god in the Hindu trinity.
    101 Vishwadakshinah The spectator of all direections From “Vishwa” (world) and “Dakshinah” (south), meaning “one who is skilled in all directions” or “one who is dexterous.”
    102 Vishwakarma One who creates the Earth From “Vishwa” (world) and “Karma” (work), meaning “creator of the world.” Refers to the divine architect.
    103 Vishwamurti The all pervading form of Lord Vishnu From “Vishwa” (world) and “Murti” (form), meaning “universal form.”
    104 Vishwarupa One who has the form of the Universe From “Vishwa” (world) and “Rupa” (form), meaning “one who has the form of the universe.” It refers to the universal form of Vishnu.
    105 Vishwatma One who contains the universe in his soul From “Vishwa” (world) and “Atma” (soul), meaning “soul of the universe.”
    106 Vrishaparvaa The lord of righteousness Derived from Sanskrit, meaning “lord of dharma.” It can also refer to a character in Hindu mythology.
    107 Yadavendra The king of the Yadava clan From “Yadava” (descendant of Yadu) and “Indra” (lord), meaning “lord of the Yadavas.” It refers to Krishna.
    108 Yoginampati The master of Yogis From “Yogin” (yogis) and “Pati” (lord), meaning “lord of the yogis.”

    Thus, keeping Lord Krishna names for your baby boy is an inspiration as he had vivid characteristics of an anchor. His charm, good deeds, virtuousness, naughtiness and innocence are reasons why many parents wish to keep their baby boy’s name after him. He has many forms, and every name is different and meaningful. He is also famous for Bhagvad Gita Shlokas. In other words, parents hope their child will become a leader just like Lord Krishna by giving naming them after his names.

    FAQ’s

    1. Is Vasudev Also The Name Of Lord Krishna?

    Lord Krishna is also called Vaasudeva because it is the name derived from his father Vasudeva. He is also called Vasudeva, because He is the supreme being who resides in all beings.

    2. Is Krishna a Male Name?

    Krishna in Sanskrit means “Dark”. Krishna is not just a male name, many people prefer naming their girl child Krishna because it is also connected with Goddess Durga.

    3. Why Does Lord Krishna Have So Many Names?

    Different names of lord Krishna are given by various friends, family members, villagers of Brindavan and devotees of lord Krishna. These names are related to different incidents of Lord Krishna’s life or different characteristics of him.

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