Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Krishna Updated November 5, 2025 by Jennifer M. Krishna Gender: Neutral Origin: Indian Meaning: Black #Color ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Krishna? The name Krishna is primarily a gender-neutral name of Indian origin that means Black. People who like the name Krishna also like: Ravi, Caleb, Calix, Rhys, Alaric, Milo, Phineas, Karishma, Brynn, Eloise, Naomi, Isolde, Aura, Kaia Names like Krishna: Kirkan, Karsen, Karishma Stats for the Name Krishna Krishna is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Krishna is currently not ranked in U.S. births