Find out how popular the first name Kirsha has been for the last 19 years (from 1975 to 1993) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kirsha by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Kirsha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1993, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kirsha.

The history of the first name Kirsha

Kirsha is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Krisha," which means "dark" or "black." It is believed to have originated in ancient India, possibly during the Vedic period (1500 BC - 500 BC).

The name Kirsha is associated with Hindu mythology and has been mentioned in various ancient texts and scriptures. In the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, there is a character named Krisha, who was a prince and a skilled archer.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Kirsha can be traced back to the 6th century AD, during the Gupta Empire in ancient India. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Kirsha Gupta, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived during the reign of the Gupta king Narasimhagupta Baladitya (495 AD - 535 AD).

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kirsha. One of the most famous was Kirsha Dvivedi (1813 - 1887), an Indian scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and grammar. Another notable Kirsha was Kirsha Chandra Bhattacharya (1875 - 1949), a Bengali writer and poet who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bengali literature.

In the 20th century, Kirsha Nath Sharma (1925 - 2003) was a prominent Indian historian and archaeologist, known for his research on ancient Indian civilizations. Kirsha Mohan Banerjee (1889 - 1970) was a renowned Indian philosopher and writer, who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and spirituality.

Kirsha Ballabh Goswami (1839 - 1924) was a prominent Indian spiritual leader and a key figure in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. He was recognized as a renowned scholar and author, and his works significantly influenced the Vaishnava philosophy and literature.

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