50 Baby Names Inspired By Lord Krishna

Bal Gopal, or the childlike avatar of Lord Krishna, is one of the most popular and beloved deities in Hinduism, representing the playful and mischievous side of Lord Krishna, who is the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Mothers often see a reflection of Bal Gopal in their little ones and some even keep his childhood photo in their room during pregnancy. Krishna is known by numerous names and if you wish to name your little one after him, here are some options that you surely don’t want to miss. You may also like: Baby Girl Names Inspired by Goddess Lakshmi

Names of Lord Krishna and their meanings

1. Krishna: The one who attracts everyone towards himself.

2. Kanha: Shortened version of "kanhaiya", which means "lovely adolescent"

3. Giridhar: Lord Shri Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain with the little finger of his left hand, earning the name Giridhar. Giri means mountain, and dhar means to hold.

4. Muralidhar: The one who holds the flute.

5. Peetamber: Peeta means yellow, and amber means clothes. He who wears yellow clothes.

6. Madhusudan: The one who killed the demon Madhu.

7. Yashoda Nandan: Son of Mother Yashoda.

8. Devaki Nandan: Son of Mother Devaki.

9. Gopal: The cowherd.

10. Govind: Lord of the senses, who gives pleasure to the Gopas and Gopis.

11. Anand Kand: One who gives happiness, a source of joy beyond sorrow.

12. Kunj Bihari: Lord Shri Krishna used to roam in the Kunj groves, hence the name.

13. Chakradhari: The one who wields the Sudarshan Chakra.

14. Shyam: Dark-complexioned.

15. Madhav: When young and mischievous, Mother Yashoda would call out, "Ma Dhav Ma Dhav," meaning "Don't run, don't run."

16. Murari: Lord killed the demon Mur.

17. Asurari: Enemy of demons.

18. Banwari: One who roams the forests.

19. Mukund: One who has funds, who wears white Kaner flowers in the ears.

20. Yogeshwar: The master of Yogis.

21. Gopesh: Favored by the Gopis.

22. Hari: The one who removes sins and sorrows.

23. Manohar: One who captivates the mind.

24. Mohan: The one who hypnotizes, the one who captivates everyone.

25. Jagdish: Lord of the world.

26. Palanhar: The one who nurtures everyone.

27. Manmohan: One who captivates the mind.

28. Rukmini Vallabh: Rukmini's husband.

29. Keshav: One with beautiful hair, who killed the demon Keshi.

30. Vasudeva: Son of Vasudeva, or the master of the senses.

31. Ranchhod: Once Lord Shri Krishna ran away from the battlefield.

32. Gudakesh: One who conquers sleep.

33. Hrishikesh: One who conquers the senses.

34. Damodar: Once Mother Yashoda tied Krishna's stomach with a rope.

35. Purna Parabrahma: The supreme being without shortcomings, the master of even the gods.

36. Devesh: The god of the gods.

37. Nag Nathiya: Named after a budding snake.

38. Vrishnipati: Born in the Vrishni family.

39. Yadupati: Lord of the Yadavas.

40. Yaduvanshi: Of the Yadu dynasty.

41. Dwarkadhish: Ruler of Dwarka city.

42. Nagar: Beautiful.

43. Natwar: Like a magician or artist.

44. Radha Raman: Due to his love with Radha Rani.

45. Aghahari: Remover of sins.

46. Raas Racahiya: The reason for composing Raas.

47. Achyuta: The infallible one, whose abode is eternal.

48. Nand Lala: Son of Shri Nand ji.

49. Narayan: Resides in water.

50. Banke Bihari: Due to his appearance in Vrindavan.