Find out how popular the first name Christna has been for the last 12 years (from 1977 to 1988) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Christna by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Christna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1988, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Christna.

The history of the first name Christna

The given name Christna has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It traces its roots back to the word "Krsna," which means "black" or "dark." This name was associated with the Hindu deity Krishna, who is revered as the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu.

In Hinduism, Krishna is portrayed as a mischievous and charming cowherd who played a central role in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics. The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture, contains Krishna's teachings and is considered one of the most influential texts in the religion.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Christna can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions dating back to the 3rd century BCE. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Christna Deva Raya, a powerful ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India during the early 16th century.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Christna. Christna Kanth Karna (1861-1917) was a renowned Indian playwright and poet who wrote in the Bengali language. Christna Kishore Lahiri (1840-1907) was a Bengali writer and social reformer who advocated for the education of women and the abolition of the dowry system.

Christna Rao (1841-1917) was an Indian educator and social reformer who played a significant role in the establishment of modern education in the princely state of Mysore. Christna Sholur Raju (1909-1996) was an Indian artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of Hindu mythology and rural life.

Christna Pathuruthy Krishnamurthy (1923-2011) was an Indian mathematician and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of statistics and probability theory. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1986.

While the name Christna has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu mythology, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over time, transcending its original religious and linguistic boundaries.

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