Kranti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kranti

What is the meaning of the name Kranti ?

The baby name Kranti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KRAHN-tee (IPA: /ˈkrɑːnti/).

Kranti is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Kranti is a unisex Indian given name from Sanskrit krānti (क्रान्ति), meaning “revolution,” “radical change,” or “planetary transit.” The term passed intact into Hindi and Marathi, where it evokes transformative progress. Regional spellings include Kranthi (Telugu/Kannada) and Kraanti; related elaborations are Krantika (f.) and the honorific compound Krantiveer (m.), though these function as separate names.

As a personal name, Kranti gained prominence in the 20th century, when anti-colonial and reform movements made the word an emblem of courage and renewal. It remains in use across India and the diaspora, chosen by families who value agency and new beginnings. In North and Western India it skews feminine, reflecting the noun’s gender in Hindi/Marathi, while Kranthi is often masculine in the South. Media titles such as Kranti have also reinforced its familiarity.