Meaning & Origin
Darkness, Blackness; a form of Goddess Radha, or an incarnation of Goddess Durga
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes divine feminine power and love
Language details
कृष्णा
Dark, Black, or Dark-Skinned
कृष्णा
कृष्ण के परिवार में वह माँ
கிருஷ்ணா
கிருஷ்ணன் களவாழ்களி
కృష్ణా
గోపదేశ్య పరిశత్తోదేశ్య
Krishnaa
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Darkness, Blackness
Krishnaa
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Darkness, Blackness
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
KREE-sh-nah
kr̠iʂːn̪a
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Moonstone
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Krishnaa is a popular name among Hindus and holds significant cultural importance in Indian history and art. The name is often associated with the deity Lord Krishna, who is considered one of the avatars of the god Vishnu. Krishnaa is also the name of Radha, the beloved consort of Lord Krishna in devotional literature and art. Many Hindu families give the name Krishnaa to their female children, and it has a rich cultural significance in various Indian traditions.
In Hinduism, Krishnaa represents the divine and all-pervading consciousness. It is believed that Lord Krishna, as an incarnation of God, embodies love, compassion, and divine mischief. Krishnaa is also considered a manifestation of both the divine feminine and the divine masculine, as seen in the relationship between Lord Krishna and Radha. The name reflects the spiritual beauty of the divine presence, which is beyond form and traverses all aspects of the cosmos. It is a reminder of the eternal love and inner peace that we can access through the practice of devotion, selfless service, and spiritual growth.
Historical references
Krishna (as described in Mahabharata) was an avatar of the god Vishnu who appeared in the Dwapara Yuga to establish Dharma, kill the demon King Kamsa, and ultimately defeat the wicked King Shishupala.
Dwapara Yuga
Another reference suggests Krishna was born approximately 3228 BCE in Mathura, and he was the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. He was a central figure in the Mahabharata epic, as well as in the Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse Hindu scripture.
Circa 3228 BCE
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