Krishan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Krishan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1997.
Krishan is a variant of Krishna, a divine name rooted in ancient Sanskrit, where it means "black," "dark," or "all-attractive," referring to the Hindu god Vishnu’s most celebrated avatar. While less common in Scotland, the name’s primary fame comes from the deity Krishna, a central figure in the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita, revered as a trickster, philosopher, and cowherd. In modern times, cricketer Krishan Kumar Kohli has carried the name into sports, though no major Scottish places share its etymology. Notably, Krishan is a popular name among Sikh and Hindu families worldwide, and its use in Scotland reflects the country’s growing cultural diversity.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19973 babies
- Latest (1997)
- #4033 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y