Find out how popular the first name Krishn has been for the last 5 years (from 2004 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Krishn by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Krishn is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Krishn.

The history of the first name Krishn

The name Krishn is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna", which means "dark" or "black". The name has its origins in ancient Indian culture and is closely associated with the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, one of the most revered and widely worshipped deities in Hinduism.

The name Krishna first appears in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed around the 3rd century BCE. In the epic, Krishna is depicted as a central figure and is considered an avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu. The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture that forms part of the Mahabharata, is a dialogue between Krishna and the warrior Arjuna, imparting profound spiritual wisdom.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Krishna can be found in the Vedic literature, specifically the Chhandogya Upanishad, which dates back to around the 8th or 7th century BCE. In this text, Krishna is mentioned as a student of the sage Ghora Angirasa, receiving spiritual instruction.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Krishn or its various spellings. One of the most famous was Krishnadevaraya (1471-1529), a powerful emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India, known for his patronage of art, literature, and architecture.

Another prominent figure was Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529), a ruler of the Gajapati Empire in eastern India, who was renowned for his military prowess and administrative skills. Krishnadas Kaviraj (1528-1617) was a prominent Bengali poet and author of the famous work "Chaitanya Charitamrita", a biographical account of the life of the Hindu saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

In the 18th century, Krishnaraj Wadiyar III (1703-1714) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India, known for his patronage of art and culture. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (1884-1940) was another ruler of the Wodeyar dynasty, who played a significant role in the development of Mysore during the colonial era.

While the name Krishn has its roots in ancient Indian culture and is primarily associated with Hinduism, it has also been adopted by individuals from various religious and cultural backgrounds around the world, reflecting the rich diversity and cross-cultural exchange that has shaped human civilization.

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