10 Baby Boy Names Inspired By Lord Krishna

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 29, 2023

Krishna

Meaning "black" or "dark," it's the name of Lord Krishna himself.

Arjun

Referring to Arjuna, one of Lord Krishna's closest companions in the Mahabharata.

Gopal

Meaning "cowherd" or "protector of cows," an epithet often associated with Lord Krishna.

Govind

Signifying "lord of cows," a common name for Lord Krishna.

Madhav

Derived from "Madhava," another name for Lord Krishna, meaning "born of the divine."

Vasudev

A name for Lord Krishna's father, Vasudeva, meaning "son of Vasudeva."

Nandlal

Meaning "darling of Nanda," Lord Krishna's foster father.

Radheshyam

Combining "Radha" (Lord Krishna's beloved) and "Shyam" (meaning "dark"), it symbolizes Krishna's love for Radha.

Murari

Referring to Lord Krishna as the "enemy of the demon Mura."

Govardhan

Named after Govardhan Hill, a significant place in Krishna's life.

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