What are baby boy names of Lord Krishna? Names of Lord Krishna include Achyut (The unfailing one), Banke Bihari (The playful one with the graceful stance) and Damodar (Bound at the waist). This page lists 30, each with its meaning.
Names of Lord Krishna
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Achyut | The unfailing one |
| Banke Bihari | The playful one with the graceful stance |
| Damodar | Bound at the waist |
| Devakinandan | Son of Devaki |
| Dwarkesh | Lord of Dwarka |
| Ghanshyam | Dark as a rain cloud |
| Giridhar | Lifter of the mountain |
| Gopal | Protector of cows |
| Gopinath | Lord of the gopis |
| Govind | Finder of cows, protector |
| Hrishikesh | Lord of the senses |
| Janardan | He whom people pray to |
| Kanha | The dark, beloved child |
| Keshav | One with fine hair |
| Kishan | Krishna, the dark one |
| Madhav | Sweet as honey |
| Madhusudan | Slayer of the demon Madhu |
| Manohar | Stealer of hearts |
| Mohan | The enchanting one |
| Mukund | Giver of liberation |
| Murali | Player of the flute |
| Murari | Enemy of the demon Mura |
| Nandlal | Beloved son of Nanda |
| Parthasarathi | Charioteer of Arjuna |
| Radheshyam | Radha's dark lord |
| Shyam | The dark one |
| Vanamali | Wearer of a forest garland |
| Vasudev | Son of Vasudeva |
| Yadunandan | Joy of the Yadu clan |
| Yogeshwar | Lord of yoga |
Choosing one of these names
A name of Lord Krishna needs no nakshatra letter to be a good name, so many families use one as the everyday name and keep the nakshatra sound for rituals. Say the name aloud with the family name, and check how it’s spelled in your own language.
Sources
- Bhagavata Purana, for the stories behind many of these names.
Ceremonies and pujas
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.