Krish

What does Krish mean?

Krish is a shortened form of Krishna, and carries that name's meaning: Sanskrit kṛṣṇa means ‘dark’ or ‘black’, and the Hindi entry identifies the deity Krishna. The cited sources do not provide an independent dictionary definition for Krish. It is therefore most clearly explained as a modern short form that keeps its connection with Krishna, rather than as a separate Sanskrit word with its own meaning.

Source: Wiktionary, कृष्ण. How we use sources.

Spelling and pronunciation

कृष is read krish, in one syllable. Krrish and Kris also appear as Roman forms. The opening vowel is represented by ऋ, read approximately ri in Hindi, followed by sh. Krishna, written कृष्ण, continues with n and, in some pronunciations, a final vowel.

Also spelled Krrish, Kris.

Krish in tradition and story

Krish connects with Krishna's roles as the cowherd deity of Vrindavan and the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita. The spelling Krrish also has a specific cinema association through the Hindi superhero film released in 2006.