Krisna

Meaning of Krisna

Krisna is a unisex name with Indonesian origin. It is pronounced as krees-NAH (/ˈkri.sna/) in Indonesian and KRIS-nuh (/ˈkrɪs.nə/) in English. A variation of this name is Krishna. In the United States, Krisna has been given to newborns since at least 1980, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While it may not be among the most common names, Krisna holds a special charm for parents looking for a unique and culturally diverse name for their child.

Pronunciation

Indonesian

  • Pronunced as krees-NAH (/ˈkri.sna/)

English

  • Pronunced as KRIS-nuh (/ˈkrɪs.nə/)

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Notable People Named Krisna

Krisna Bayu is an accomplished Indonesian judoka who has competed in multiple international competitions and won medals in various weight categories.
Sukanya Cholasuek, also known as Krisna Asoksin, is a prolific Thai novelist whose work spans domestic drama and social and political themes, with her novel Poon Pid Thong winning the S.E.A. Write Award in 1985.
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