Lord Krishna Names for Baby Boy
Baby boy names inspired by Lord Krishna: from the Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata and the 108 names of Krishna, with Sanskrit meanings.
🔤 First Letter
Venu
Flute of Krishna
Kunjabehari
Lord of the forest groves
Ranchod
Krishna, the divine strategist
Gopalakrishnan
Protector of cows, divine cowherd
Gopi
Cowherd or devoted soul
Apoorv
Rare, unique, unprecedented
Gopinath
Devotion and spiritual growth
Ghanshyam
Dark-complexioned, Lord Krishna
Navanitachora
Krishna, the butter thief
Vamsikrishna
Krishna with divine flute
Giridhar
Holder of the mountain, Krishna
Mohan
Charming, attractive, enchanting
About Lord Krishna Baby Boy Names
Lord Krishna, the playful and wise avatar of Vishnu, inspires some of the most loved Hindu baby boy names. From Kanha and Gopal to Madhav, Shyam and Girdhar, these names carry the charm, love and divine wisdom of Krishna.
Naming your son after Krishna is a way to invite joy, music and devotion into his life. Each name here lists its Sanskrit meaning, along with the Rashi, Nakshatra and Devanagari spelling where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are popular Lord Krishna names for a boy?
Popular Krishna names include Kanha (Krishna as a child), Gopal (protector of cows), Madhav (sweet like honey), Shyam (dark and handsome) and Girdhar (one who lifted the mountain).
What do Krishna baby names mean?
They reflect Krishna's many roles, such as Murari (enemy of the demon Mura), Nandlal (beloved son of Nanda) and Keshav (one with fine hair).
Are Krishna names good for a newborn?
Yes. Krishna names are joyful, popular and auspicious, and they remain stylish across generations.
Do these names come with meanings and Rashi?
Yes. Tap any name to see its meaning, origin, Rashi, Nakshatra, numerology and Devanagari script.