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How to Pronounce Krishna

Krishna (Krishna)

Male · Indian

How to Pronounce Krishna

This name is commonly found in Indian-speaking regions.

Indian names have distinct phonetics that differ from English.

Krishna means "Black"—a Indian name with a rich history.

Phonetic Spelling of Krishna

The phonetic spelling of Krishna is:

KRIHSH-nuh

Krishna Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Krishna below.

Origin and Meaning of Krishna

Krishna is a Indian name meaning "Black". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GH, GT, Hong Kong, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, India, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, MO, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, NP, Nepal, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, South Africa.

Common Mispronunciations of Krishna

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Indian pronunciation emphasizes KRIHSH-nuh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Krishna should be pronounced with its original Indian phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Krishna?
Krishna is pronounced KRIHSH-nuh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Krishna?
The correct pronunciation of Krishna is KRIHSH-nuh.
Is Krishna a Indian name?
Yes, Krishna is a Indian name meaning "Black".
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