Krishan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Krishan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 410 babies have been named Krishan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Krishan is past its peak , currently ranked #9,582 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,582
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Krishan
Krishan is a boy name .
Krishan is currently ranked #9,582 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Krishan include Kri, Kris, Krisy, Krisie, Han, Hany, Hanie, Kry, Krie, and Krikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Krishan include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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