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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Krishna
"Les histoires de Krishna sont très populaires dans la culture indienne."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A major deity in Hinduism, worshiped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the supreme God in his own right.
"In many temples across India, devotees gather to celebrate the festivals dedicated to Krishna." - 2
A character in Hindu mythology known for his playful and mischievous nature, often depicted as a young boy playing the flute.
"The stories of Krishna's childhood are filled with tales of his playful antics and divine miracles."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Krishna' originates from the Sanskrit word 'कृष्ण' (Kṛṣṇa), which means 'dark' or 'black'. It is associated with the Hindu deity Krishna, who is revered as an avatar of Vishnu and a central figure in Hindu mythology, particularly in texts like the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Krishna" is said worldwide
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Krishna
Transliteration: Krishna
"Les histoires de Krishna sont très populaires dans la culture indienne."
Krishna
Transliteration: Krishna
"Die Legenden über Krishna sind ein wichtiger Teil der indischen Mythologie."
Krishna
Transliteration: Krishna
"Krishna è una figura centrale nella religione induista."
Krishna
Transliteration: Krishna
"Las historias de Krishna son fundamentales en la cultura hindú."
Krishna
Transliteration: Krishna
"Krishna é adorado em muitos templos na Índia."
कृष्ण
Transliteration: Krishna
"कृष्ण की कहानियाँ भारतीय संस्कृति में महत्वपूर्ण हैं।"
克里希纳
Transliteration: Kè lǐ xī nà
"克里希纳在印度教中是一个重要的神祇。"
크리슈나
Transliteration: Keuliseuna
"크리슈나는 힌두교에서 중요한 신으로 여겨진다."
クリシュナ
Transliteration: Kurishuna
"クリシュナはヒンドゥー教の重要な神です。"
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