Quick answer: Below are 60+ Lord Krishna names for a baby boy, each with its Sanskrit (Devanagari) spelling and meaning. Tap any name to open its full page with pronunciation, nakshatra/rashi notes and similar names.

Naming a child after Lord Krishna is a beautiful way to invoke divine blessings. This hand-picked list draws from HinduTone’s dictionary of Hindu names — every entry below is a real, meaning-checked name with its own detailed page. Tap a name to explore its origin, pronunciation and associations.

Lord Krishna names for a baby boy

Name (Sanskrit)Meaning
Keshavansh (केशवांश)A portion of Keshava
Govindit (गोविन्दित)Filled with Govinda
Gopikrishna (गोपीकृष्ण)Krishna of the gopis
Jaikrishna (जयकृष्ण)Victory to Krishna
Krishna (कृष्ण)The dark one
Brijmohan (बृजमोहन)Charmer of Vrindavan
Giridhar (गिरिधर)Lifter of the mountain (Govardhan)
Kishore (किशोर)Youthful, adolescent
Riyansh (रियांश)Part of Krishna, lord of all
Brijraj (बृजराज)King of Brij (Krishna)
Brijesh (बृजेश)Lord of Vrindavan
Govind (गोविन्द)Cowherd
Gokul (गोकुल)Land of cows
Madhav (माधव)Sweet as honey
Nilesh (नीलेश)Lord of the blue (Krishna)
Kanha (कान्ह)Affectionate name of Krishna
Gopal (गोपाल)Cowherd
Shyam (श्याम)Dark-hued
Vamsi (वंशी)Flute (of Krishna)
Balram (बलराम)Strong Rama
Kishan (किशन)Krishna
Parthasarathi (पार्थसारथि)Charioteer of Partha — Krishna
Vrindavanchand (वृन्दावनचन्द्र)Moon of Vrindavan
Devaki-Nandan (देवकीनन्दन)Son of Devaki — Krishna
Krishnachandra (कृष्णचन्द्र)Moon Krishna
Krishnamurthy (कृष्णमूर्ति)Form of Krishna
Chandramohan (चन्द्रमोहन)Charming as moon
Muralikrishna (मुरलीकृष्ण)Flute-Krishna
Krishnabhakta (कृष्णभक्त)Devotee of Krishna
Chittaranjan (चित्तरञ्जन)Joy of mind
Jugalkishore (जुगलकिशोर)Couple of Radha-Krishna
Jeevankrishna (जीवनकृष्ण)Life of Krishna
Bipinchandra (विपिनचन्द्र)Moon of the forest
Gopalkrishna (गोपालकृष्ण)Cowherd Krishna
Shyamasundar (श्यामसुन्दर)Beautiful Shyam
Rukminikant (रुक्मिणीकान्त)Lord of Rukmini — Krishna
Krishnakanth (कृष्णकान्त)Beloved of Krishna
Krishnakumar (कृष्णकुमार)Prince Krishna
Navalkishore (नवलकिशोर)New youth — Krishna
Krishnamohan (कृष्णमोहन)Charming Krishna
Nandakishore (नन्दकिशोर)Krishna of Nanda
Devkinandan (देवकीनन्दन)Son of Devaki — Krishna
Shyamsundar (श्यामसुन्दर)Beautiful Krishna
Raghav-Krishna (राघवकृष्ण)Rama-Krishna
Shrikrishnan (श्रीकृष्णन्)Krishna
Dwarakanath (द्वारकानाथ)Lord of Dwaraka
Dwarkadhish (द्वारकाधीश)Lord of Dwaraka
Navinkrishna (नवीनकृष्ण)New Krishna
Kunjbihari (कुञ्जबिहारी)Krishna of the grove
Dnyaneshwar (ज्ञानेश्वर)Lord of knowledge
Muralidhar (मुरलीधर)Bearer of flute — Krishna
Bhajangopal (भजनगोपाल)Devotional cowherd
Dayachandra (दयाचन्द्र)Compassionate moon
Nandagopal (नन्दगोपाल)Nanda’s Gopala — Krishna
Harikrishna (हरिकृष्ण)Vishnu-Krishna
Giridhari (गिरिधारी)Holder of mountain — Krishna
Nandakumar (नन्दकुमार)Joyful prince — Krishna
Muralimohan (मुरलीमोहन)Charming Murali
Krishnadutt (कृष्णदत्त)Gift of Krishna
Vrajkishore (व्रजकिशोर)Youth of Vraja

Each name links to its full HinduTone page. Meanings are drawn from the Sanskrit roots; confirm pronunciation and associations on the individual page.

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How to choose a Lord Krishna name

  • Pick a name whose meaning resonates with the qualities you wish for your child.
  • Check the pronunciation and how it travels across languages (useful for diaspora families).
  • If you name by birth star, see the name’s nakshatra/rashi note on its page.
  • Shortlist a few and say them aloud with your surname before deciding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Lord Krishna names good for a baby boy?

Yes — Lord Krishna names are among the most popular and auspicious choices for a Hindu baby boy, carrying deep Sanskrit meanings and divine associations.

Popular choices include Keshavansh, Govindit, Gopikrishna, Jaikrishna, Krishna, Brijmohan and many more — see the full list above, each linked to its detailed meaning page.

Do these names have meanings?

Yes. Every name listed has a Sanskrit-rooted meaning, shown in the table and explained in full on its individual page.

Where can I see the pronunciation?

Open any name’s page from the list — it includes the Devanagari spelling, transliteration and pronunciation help, plus nakshatra and rashi notes where relevant.