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Krishna
कृष्ण“The dark-complexioned one or the all-attractive one.”
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'krish', meaning black or dark, the name signifies the Supreme Personality of Godhead in Hinduism. Krishna is a central figure in the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata, revered for his wisdom, playfulness, and role as a divine protector and guide.
Pythagorean numerology 8 · The Achiever — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as ambitious, confident, capable and goal-oriented.
Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.
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Krishna is a major classical Sanskrit name meaning dark or all-attractive.