Meaning: Its source is krsna, a Sanskrit name meaning "Dark."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Hindi.

Compound Forms: Ramakrishna and Jayakrishna

Narrative: Krishna is a major Hindu deity, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, the god of protection. His story is told in the Bhagavad-Gita, a sacred text that has influenced many Western thinkers. Several movements around the globe continue to testify to its popularity and relevance.

Meaning: Its source is krsna, a Sanskrit name meaning "Dark."

Popularity: The name Krishna ranked 4235th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: Krishna is a major Hindu deity, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, the god of protection. His story is told in the Bhagavad-Gita, a sacred text that has influenced many Western thinkers. Several movements around the globe continue to testify to its popularity and relevance.