Krishna
ˈkrɪʃnə
Definition

Definition of Krishna - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
Hindu deitymajor deity in Hinduism
  • Krishna is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
2.
boy namecommon male given name in India
  • Krishna is a popular name for boys in India.
3.
Indian riverriver in southern India flowing to the Bay of Bengal
  • The Krishna River is vital for irrigation in the region.
4.
Indian districtRaredistrict in Andhra Pradesh, IndiaRare
  • Krishna district is known for its rich culture.
5.
family nameRaresurname from SanskritRare
  • Mr. Krishna is a renowned author in India.
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Expressions with Krishna

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mantra chanted to honor Krishna and Radha
They sang the Hare Krishna during the ceremony.

Origin of Krishna

Sanskrit, Krishna (black, dark)

Terms with Krishna included in their meaning

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religion
dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on life and duty
ISKCONabbr.
abr: International Society for Krishna Consciousness
religious group focused on Krishna worship
sect
Hindu sect focused on Krishna worship
Hindu sect
religious tradition centered on the worship of the Hindu deity Krishna
religion
mantra chanted to honor Krishna and Radha
devotee
member of a Hindu group devoted to Krishna

Examples of Krishna in a sentence

  • Krishna is a central figure in the Bhagavad Gita.
  • Krishna attended the meeting yesterday.
  • I met Krishna at the conference.
  • Krishna supports diverse ecosystems along its banks.
  • Many temples are located near the Krishna River.
  • Krishna has many historical sites to visit.

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  1. French:Krishna, rivière Krishna, ...
  2. German:Krishna, Bezirk Krishna, ...
  3. Italian:Krishna, fiume Krishna, ...
  4. Spanish:Krishna, río Krishna, ...
  5. Portuguese:Krishna, Rio Krishna, ...
  6. Chinese:克里希纳, 克里希那, ...
  7. Japanese:クリシュナ, クリシュナー, ...
  8. Arabic:كِرِشْنَا, نَهْر كْرِشْنَا, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְרִישְׁנַה, ...
  10. Russian:Кришна, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Крішна, річка Крішна, ...
  12. Hindi:कृष्ण, कृष्णा नदी, ...

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