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Pronunciation |
/krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee |
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Language(s) | South Indian regional languages |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Sanskrit |
Derivation |
Krishna Murti |
Meaning | in the image of Krishna |
Region of origin | South India |
Other names | |
Alternative spelling | see § Variants |
Variant form(s) | Krishna Murti |
May be either a given name or a family name |
Krishnamurti ( /krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee) is a South Indian name. It has several variants.
Some forms separate the name elements
English language renditions generally follow corresponding variations of the name in
regional Indian languages.
The following is a non-exhaustive list.
It is a compound of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Hindu deity Krishna and the term murti (form), meaning "in the form (or image) of Krishna". In regional Indian naming conventions it is usually a given name, but it may also be a family name. In other cases it may be westernized as a surname.
Non-Indian nationality is noted when known.
![]() | It has been suggested that
Krishnamoorthy be
merged into this article. (
Discuss) Proposed since April 2024. |
Pronunciation |
/krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee |
---|---|
Language(s) | South Indian regional languages |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Sanskrit |
Derivation |
Krishna Murti |
Meaning | in the image of Krishna |
Region of origin | South India |
Other names | |
Alternative spelling | see § Variants |
Variant form(s) | Krishna Murti |
May be either a given name or a family name |
Krishnamurti ( /krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee) is a South Indian name. It has several variants.
Some forms separate the name elements
English language renditions generally follow corresponding variations of the name in
regional Indian languages.
The following is a non-exhaustive list.
It is a compound of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Hindu deity Krishna and the term murti (form), meaning "in the form (or image) of Krishna". In regional Indian naming conventions it is usually a given name, but it may also be a family name. In other cases it may be westernized as a surname.
Non-Indian nationality is noted when known.