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The baby name Krishnendu is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced krish-nen-doo (KRISH-nen-doo), IPA: /krɪʃˈnɛn.duː/.

Krishnendu is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: krish-nen-doo (KRISH-nen-doo), IPA: /krɪʃˈnɛn.duː/

What is the meaning of the name Krishnendu ?

The baby name Krishnendu is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced krish-nen-doo (KRISH-nen-doo), IPA: /krɪʃˈnɛn.duː/.

Krishnendu is Sanskrit in Origin.

Krishnendu is an Indian given name of Sanskrit derivation, formed from Krishna (the dark/black; the beloved deity, eighth avatar of Vishnu) + indu (moon). In eastern Indo-Aryan phonology, indu often appears as endu in compounds, yielding a poetic sense such as "moon-like Krishna" or "the moon dear to Krishna"; by extension it conveys beauty, charm, and auspicious calm.

Used chiefly in Bengali and Assamese communities from the 20th century onward, with occurrences in Malayalam-speaking Kerala as well; borne by scholars, artists, and public figures, it remains familiar across the Indian diaspora. The name is traditionally masculine but is sometimes treated as unisex today. Variant spellings include Krishnendhu and Krishnendoo, with nicknames Krish, Krishna, and Endu. Related forms connect it to Krishna, Krish, and the -endu/-indu series (e.g., Satyendu, Suvendu).

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Krishnendu – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #68 4 2,963
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BD Boys 0 #563 14 10,045
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
IN Boys 0 #825 178 16,750
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,073 20 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Krishnendu is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Krishnendu

Krishnendu is predominantly a boy's name.
Krishnendu is a 3 syllable name, pronounced krish-nen-doo (KRISH-nen-doo), IPA: /krɪʃˈnɛn.duː/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Krishnendo, Krishnedu, Krish, Krishi and Nendu.
Krishnendu is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.