Boy • Modern Tamil
Krishnan
கிருஷ்ணன்
Signature Meaning
Krishnan is a Tamil form of the name Krishna, widely associated with the Hindu god Krishna. The name carries connotations of compassion, charm, and playful wisdom. It is historically linked to the Sanskrit word meaning “dark” or “black,” used as an epithet of the deity. Common in South India, Krishnan is often chosen as a respectful given name or family name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KriʂɳAn/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 24 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
K(2) + R(2) + I(1) + S(3) + H(5) + N(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 24
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 40 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKRISH-nuhn
Tamil syllablesகி-ரு-ஷ்-ண-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kriʂɳan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KrishnaanKreeshnanKreeshnaanKrisnanKrishhnanKrisnaan