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Kishan represents a modern spelling of the traditional Indian name Krishna. The name means 'the Black' or 'the Dark'.
What does the name Kishan mean?
Kishan is a newer spelling variant of the ancient Indian name Krishna. Its meaning includes 'the Black' and 'the Dark'. The roots of the name lie in Sanskrit, derived from the word kṛṣṇa (कृष्ण), which stands for 'black' and 'dark'. An alternative spelling is Krischna.
Where does the name Kishan come from?
The name Kishan has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the Black'. The Sanskrit word kṛṣṇa (कृष्ण) is composed of the terms for black and dark. The name is common in the languages Gujarati, Hindi, and Indian.
How do you pronounce Kishan?
Kishan
Popularity
In Germany, Kishan is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd among the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2018 when it reached 3,918th place. Over the last ten years, Kishan has been chosen as a first name approximately 20 times, which placed it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,683rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Kishi
Famous people
- Sohan Kishan Rajaram (character from the novel 'Kiss of the Tiger')
Frequently asked questions about the name Kishan
Where does the name Kishan come from?
The name Kishan has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, and is common in the languages Gujarati, Hindi, and Indian.
What does the name Kishan mean?
Kishan is a modern spelling variant of the name Krishna and means 'the Black' or 'the Dark', derived from the Sanskrit word kṛṣṇa.
How popular is the name Kishan?
The name Kishan enjoys great popularity in certain regions of India, especially among speakers of Gujarati and Hindi.