What does it mean to have your last name 'Krishna'?

Question

My last name is krishna, and I just want to know what it symbolizes.

Answer 1

Means "black, dark" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a Hindu god believed to be an incarnation of the god Vishnu. He was the youngest of King Vasudeva's eight children, six of whom were killed by King Kamsa because of a prophecy that a child of Vasudeva would kill Kamsa. Krishna however was saved and he eventually killed the king as well as performing many other great feats.

Answer 2

A few devotees have been blessed with the name of Krishna or a spiritual name containing the name Krishna (such as Ramakrishna, Harikrishna and so on). There are many meanings and interpretations of the great name Krishna.

Lord Krishna was Lord Vishnu's eighth incarnation and this is His 58th name as listed in the Vishnu Sahasranama, the thousand names of Lord Vishnu. Krishna means black or dark-coloured. Lord Krishna's complexion was said to be dark like the most beautiful clouds full of rain. This means that Lord Krishna is full of sacred grace and blessings and He is always ready to shower this auspicious energy on His true devotees.

Many great saints have meditated on and worshipped Sri Krishna as the embodiment of perfection. Famous great souls such as Sri Chaitanya, Vallabhacharya, Nimbarka and others attained the highest stage of perfection through devotion to Krishna, Krishna-bhakti. The name Krishna invoked in them the very highest ideal of perfect love. Krishna's pure love and His complete message of self-effacing and overflowing devotion purify the heart of lower tendencies and bring the people to God-consciousness.

We have mentioned the sage Adi Shankaracharya earlier in Prema Shakti. He was a well-known spiritual master and philosopher who also wrote many devotional works in praise of the Hindu Gods and also explaining the various spiritual paths. Adi Shankaracharya was a highly learned Sanskrit scholar and he has also given an explanation of the name of Lord Krishna. He said that God is called Krishna because he purifies His devotees from the effects of their wrongdoings and cleanses them of other defects such as anger, jealousy, pride, egoism and so on. He further says that krish means truth and na means bliss. Therefore the name Krishna means " the One whose very nature is truth and bliss." Yet another source states that the Sanskrit word krishtihi means, "to draw and attract."

Answer 3

I am gujurati and know about the caste system. I think it may be from louna or Sutar. Ask ur parents, they may know. I dont believe in the cast system either, its very discriminating.

Answer 4

I hope your first name is Harry. that would be friggin sweeeet.