Why was Krishna called Murari?

Answer 1

Lord Krishna's another name is MURARE (Not Murari) meaning Destroyer of demon Mura.

MURA was a great demon who had seven thousand sons. He was an ally of the demon Naraka, who ruled over Pragjyotisha, and assisted him in the defence of that city against Krishna. He placed in the environs of that city "nooses the edges of which were sharp as razors," but Krishna cut them to pieces with is discus, slew Muru, "and burnt his seven thousand sons like moths with the flame of the edge of his discus." Since Lord Krishna destroyed Demon Mura he is called Marare-

Answer 2

Murari Meaning

Answer 3

Murari or Muraree is correct Whose thick hair is tied in a chudâ, Whose hair is adorned with peacock-feathers, Whose eyes are full of mischief, Whose fine lips are rosy like the ripened ‘bimba’, Whose smile is soft and sweet, Whose sportive dalliance is as magnanimous as the Mount Mandâr, my eyes are searching for That enchanting Murâri. 46. S rila Kavirâj Goswâmi says, once again Sri Râdhâ has fainted. The sakhis are trying to console Her by saying – ‘Oyi Râdhe! Get up! Get up! Look there, Sri Krishna has arrived.’ Srimati sat up, opened Her eyes and looked around, but She could not see Sri Krishna anywhere. Then She spoke to Her sakhis in delirium. Sri Lilâshuk is echoing Her feelings in this verse. Sri Râdhâ told Her sakhis. “O sakhis! My eyes are searching everywhere for the supremely beautiful Murâri Who has such an enchanting appearance.” Sri Bhagavân is called ‘Murâri’ because He killed a demon by the name ‘Moor’. But this explanation is not according to the sweet mood. Hence Srila Kavirâj Goswâmipâd has presented a beautiful explanation for the name ‘Murâri’. He says, ‘Mura’ means ‘ugly’ and ‘ari’ means ‘opposite’, so Murâri means ‘One Who is not ugly’ or ‘Supremely Beautiful’! Srimati said sakhis! Please enable me to behold Murâri immediately. How is that Murâri? ‘bahula-chikura-bharam’ – Whose soft and thick hair is tied into a chudâ and it is decorated with peacock-feathers – an object of temptation for the Gopis. “Who tied His hair high into a chudâ and adorned it with peacock-feathers? It is a good temptation for the fair sex! Who brought the rainbow down from the sky to adorn the fresh cloud[1]? Who put well-knit Mallikâ and Mâlati garlands around the chudâ? It looks like the River Gangâ flowing around the peak of the Nilgiri Mountain.” – (Mahâjan-poem) Kavirâj Goswâmi explains – ‘chapala-chapala-netram’ means ‘chapalan-meenâdapi-chapale netre yasmin’. Meaning – “His eyes are more restless than fishes”. ‘Chapal’ also means ‘fish’. “chapale parede meene iti vishwaat.” Meaning – “Vishwakosh dictionary states that ‘chapal’ means mercury, fish etc.” ‘charu-bimba-adhara-oshtham’ and ‘madhur-mridula-*****’ means ‘His beautiful face is resplendent with soft and sweet smile playing on His rosy lips.’ Everything is sweet – everything is unique –thus captivating the Gopis. Poet Gyâna dâs has described Sri Krishna’s extremely lovely beauty – “His hair is adorned with peacock feathers, fresh Mâlati and Mallikâ flowers, and swarms of honey-bees. How many different varieties of blossoms and buds neatly adorn His hair! Sweetheart, He is the beautiful Shyâm Kishor. The soft gaze in His rose-tipped eyes soothed my heart.

Answer 4

Mura=Name of the demon Mura
Ari=Enemy
Murari=Enemy of demon Mura

Murari is mentioned in many places, a few of the places where MURARI is used is mentioned below.

By Shri Vallabhacharyaji "Yamunastakam" (verse 1)
Namami Yamunamahum,
sakalesiddhihetum muda,
MURARI pada pankaja . . .

By Bhaktivinoda Thakura, "Mama Mana Mandire" verse 1
"In the Temple of My Heart"
mama mana mandire raha nisi-din
krishna murari sri krishna murari

108 names of Krishna from the site
http://www.krishnajanmashtami.com/different-names-krishna.html
Krishna One in the transport of joy
Jagannath Lord of the whole World
Parampurush The supreme one
Dwarkadhish King of Dwarka City
Vasudev Son of Vasudev
Devki Nandan Mother Devki's son
Govinda Lord Of Cows
Gopal Protector of Cows
Parthasarthi Chariot driver of Arjuna
Muralidhar One with a flute
Mathura Naresh King of Birth city Mathura
Damodar One tied with a grinding Stone
Niranjan One who is honorable
Sanatan The eternal one
Anant The infinite
Ajay All victorious God
Murari Enemy of demon Mura
KamalNath Kamla (Goddess Lakshmi's) Husband
Punya Meritorious
Lila-Manush-Vigraha Assuming human form to perform pastimes
Shrivastav Kausthuba-Dharya Wearing Shri Vatsa and Kausthubha Gem
Yashoda-Vatsalya Mother Yashoda's darling child
Hari Shri Hari
Chaturbuja-Chakra-gada-Shankhadhyay Four armed one carrying weapons of Disc, Club and Conch
Shrisay Abode of Shri (Lakshmi)
Nandgopa Priyatmaj Nanda Gopa's darling child
Yamuna Vega Samhar Destroyer of speed of River yamuna
Balbhadra Pariyanuj Balram's younger brother
Putana Jivit haraya Destroyer of demoness Putana
Shakatsura Bhanjanaya Destroyer of demon Shakatasur
Nandvraja jana nandin One bringing joy to Nand and people of Braj
Sachidanand Vigraha Embodiment of existence, Awareness and bliss
Navanit Viliptanga Lord whose body is smeared with butter
Ananghaya The sinless one
Navanit navaharaya Inventor of new form of food- Butter
Muchukunda Prasadkaya Lord who blessed king Muchukund
Shodasha sthri sahasreshaya Lord of 16,000 wives
Tribhanji lalitakritaye Lord who poses bent in 3 places
Sukavag Amritabhdhindave Ocean of nectar according to Sukadev
Yogi Pataye Lord of yogis
Avyaktaya One who is difficult to comprehend
Punya-Shlokaya Lord whose praise bestows meritorious
Tirthapadaya One whose feet are holy
Vedvedayaya Souce of Vedas
Yagnabhoktre One who consumes sacrificial offerings
Paratpataya One who is highest of the highest
Gopa Gopishvaraya Lord of gopas and gopis
Yogine Greatest Yogi
Koti surya samaprabha One who is as lustrous as a million suns
Ilapataye Lord of Earth
Vanamaline One wearing a sylven garland
Parasmai jyotish One with a supreme light
Yadavendraye Lord of Yadavs
Yadudvataya Leader of Yadus
Pita vasase One wearing yellow robes
Parijatapa Harakaya One who removes Parijath Flower
Govardhanchalo Dhartreya Lifter of Govardhan Hill
Sarva palakaya Protector of all beings
Niranjan The untainted one
Kama janakaye One generating desires in worldly mind
Kancha lochanaya One with beautiful eyes
Madhughne Killer of demon Madhu
Mathuranath King of birth city Mathura
Brindavane sancarine One roaming in Brindavan city
Dwarkanayak Lord of Dwarka
Baline All powerful Lord
Syamantake maner hartre One who stole Syamantaka Gem
Nara Narayanatmakaya One who has twin form of nar and Narayan
Kubja Krishtambharadharya One who applied ointment by Kubja the hunchbacked woman
Mayine Lord of maya
Mushtikasura Chanura mallayudha-visharadaya One who is an expert wrestler, killed two demons Mushtikasura and Chanura
Sansara vaitine One who is enemy of sansara
Kamsaraye Enemy of king Kansa
Narakantakaya Destroyer of demon Naraka
Anadi Brahmacharine Beginning less absolute
Krishna Vyasana Karshakaya Remover of Draupadi's distress
Shishupala Shirascratte Remover of Shishupal's head
Duryodhana Kulantakaya Destroyer of Duryodhana's dynasty
Vidurakrura Varadaya Giver of boon to Vidur and Akrur
Vishwarupa Pradarshakaya Revealer of Vishwasrup (Universal form)
Satyavacha Speaker of truth
Satya sankalp Lord of true resolve
Satyabhama Rataya Lover of Satyabhama
Jayine The ever victorious Lord
Subhadra purvajaya Brother of Subhadra
Vishnava To Lord Vishnu
Bhishma mukti Pradayakaya One who bestowed salvation to Bhishma
Jagadguruve venunada visharad One expert in playing of flute music
Vrishabhasura vidhvamsine Destoyer of demon Vrishbasura
Yudhishthira pratishthatre One who established Yudhisthira as a king
Sarvagraha Rupine To all-formed one
Dayanidhaye One who is treasure of compassion
Sarvabhutat makaya Soul of elements
Jalakrida samashaka gopi vastra pararakaya Lord who hid gopi's clothes while they were playing in river Yamuna
Parabrahmane A supreme brahman
Barhi Barhavatamsakaye One who adorns peacock feathers
Pannagashana vahanaya Having serpent Adishesha as his seat
Danavendra Vinashak Destroyer of Lord of Asuras
Gitamrita Mahodadhaye An ocean containing nectar of Bhagwad Gita
Kaliyaphani Manikya ranjita shri Padambhujaya Lord whose lotus feet adorn gems from hood of Kaliya serpent

From Monier Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary:
Murari m. `" enemy of Mura "' , N. of Kžish²a or Vish²u K‚v. Pur. Kath‚s.
N. of the author of the Mur„ri-n‚¶aka or Anargha-r‚ghava
of a Sch. on the K‚tantra grammar and other authors &c. (also with {p„Thaka} , {bhaTTa} , {mizra} &c.) Cat.
{-gupta} m. N. of a disciple of Caitanya Cat.
{-nATaka} n. Mur„ri's drama i.e. Anargha-r‚ghava ({-vyAkhyA} , f. and {-vyAkhyA-pUrNa-sarasvatI} f. N. of Comms , on it)
{-mizrIya} n. N. of wk.
Ë {-vljaya} n. N. of a drama by Kžish²a-kavi (son of Nži-siµha)
Ë {-zrI-pati} m. (with {sAvabhauma}) N. of an author Cat. _