108 Names of Krishna with Meaning

What 108 names of Krishna means

The 108 names of Krishna are sung on Janmashtami night, in Vrindavan and Mathura temples and in homes that keep Laddu Gopal. They tell his whole life in small pieces: the butter thief of Gokul, the flute player of Vrindavan, the lifter of Govardhan and the charioteer who spoke the Gita.

Each name has its own page with meaning, numerology (ank jyotish) and story.

Chant on Wednesday, with makhan mishri and tulsi.

How to chant 108 names of Krishna

Here is the simple traditional way families approach 108 names of Krishna, step by step, so you can follow it at home without pressure.

1. Bathe and sit in a clean place
2. Light a lamp before the deity
3. Remember Ganesha first
4. Chant the name with Om before and Namah after
5. End with a prayer for forgiveness and share prasad

Krishna ke 108 naam

Har naam Lord Krishna ka ek gun batata hai. Wednesday ko subah ya shaam deepak jala kar naam ka jaap karein. Arth samajh kar bolne se mann shaant hota hai.

People phrase it many ways: krishna names, krishna ashtottara shatanamavali, krishna ke 108 naam, krishna names for baby. All of these point to the same reading, and this page answers them together.

What you may be feeling about 108 names of krishna

If you came to 108 names of krishna hoping for good news, that hope deserves respect. Maybe you came here because a name of God is close to your heart, you want to chant it daily, or you are thinking of it for your baby. Wanting a sign that life is about to open up is one of the oldest and most human feelings there is, and it is the reason families have looked at the sky for thousands of years.

If 108 names of krishna is making you uneasy, that is valid too. Or maybe you worry that you will say it wrongly, or that a name chosen without full knowledge brings bad luck. You are not being silly or superstitious. When a word like this enters a family conversation, it is natural for the heart to tighten and for the mind to ask what it means for the people you love.

Our tradition takes both feelings seriously. Tradition is gentle here. The Puranas say a name of God remembered with love purifies, even when it is said imperfectly, as the story of Ajamila shows. So whatever you are feeling right now, our elders felt it too and wrote about it.

The same tradition then softens the first reaction. So the meaning matters more than perfect sound. Learn what the name says, say it with attention, and let it become a quiet companion. A single factor in a chart, a calendar or a name describes a theme to work with, not a sentence that is already written. Effort, timing, good company and a calm mind shape how it unfolds.

So hold the feeling gently, and then look at the whole picture. That is where one word turns into a clear, hopeful direction, and it is exactly what a personal reading is for.

Why 108 names of krishna still matter

The 108 names of Krishna are sung on Janmashtami night, in Vrindavan and Mathura temples and in homes that keep Laddu Gopal. They tell his whole life in small pieces: the butter thief of Gokul, the flute player of Vrindavan, the lifter of Govardhan and the charioteer who spoke the Gita.

Each name has its own page with meaning, numerology (ank jyotish) and story.

Chant on Wednesday, with makhan mishri and tulsi.

• Krishna: krishna means the all attractive. It is name 1 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kamalanatha: kamalanatha means lord of Lakshmi. It is name 2 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Vasudevatmaja: vasudevatmaja means child of Vasudeva. It is name 3 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Punya: punya means the pure. It is name 4 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Lilamanusha: lilamanusha means taking human form in play. It is name 5 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yashodavatsala: yashodavatsala means darling of Yashoda. It is name 6 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Hari: hari means who takes away sorrow. It is name 7 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Chaturbhuja: chaturbhuja means four armed. It is name 8 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Devakinandana: devakinandana means joy of Devaki. It is name 9 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Shrisha: shrisha means lord of Shri. It is name 10 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Nandagopapriyatmaja: nandagopapriyatmaja means dear son of Nanda. It is name 11 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yamunavegasamhara: yamunavegasamhara means who calmed the Yamuna. It is name 12 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Balabhadrapriyanuja: balabhadrapriyanuja means dear younger brother of Balarama. It is name 13 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Putanajivitahara: putanajivitahara means who ended Putana. It is name 14 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Shakatasurabhanjana: shakatasurabhanjana means breaker of Shakatasura. It is name 15 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Nandavrajajanananda: nandavrajajanananda means joy of the people of Vraj. It is name 16 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Sachchidanandavigraha: sachchidanandavigraha means form of being, awareness and bliss. It is name 17 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Navanitaviliptanga: navanitaviliptanga means smeared with butter. It is name 18 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Navanitanatana: navanitanatana means dancing for butter. It is name 19 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Anagha: anagha means the sinless. It is name 20 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Navanitanavahara: navanitanavahara means eater of fresh butter. It is name 21 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Muchukundaprasadaka: muchukundaprasadaka means who blessed Muchukunda. It is name 22 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Tribhangi: tribhangi means standing in three graceful bends. It is name 23 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Madhurakriti: madhurakriti means of sweet form. It is name 24 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Govinda: govinda means protector of cows. It is name 25 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yoginampati: yoginampati means lord of yogis. It is name 26 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Vatsavatachara: vatsavatachara means who roamed with calves. It is name 27 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Ananta: ananta means the endless. It is name 28 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Dhenukasurabhanjana: dhenukasurabhanjana means who ended Dhenuka. It is name 29 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Trinavartasamhara: trinavartasamhara means who defeated Trinavarta. It is name 30 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yamalarjunabhanjana: yamalarjunabhanjana means who freed the twin Arjuna trees. It is name 31 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Tamalashyamalakriti: tamalashyamalakriti means dark as the tamala tree. It is name 32 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Gopagopishvara: gopagopishvara means lord of gopas and gopis. It is name 33 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yogi: yogi means the master yogi. It is name 34 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kotisuryasamaprabha: kotisuryasamaprabha means bright as a million suns. It is name 35 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Ilapati: ilapati means lord of the earth. It is name 36 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Parajyoti: parajyoti means the supreme light. It is name 37 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yadavendra: yadavendra means king of the Yadavas. It is name 38 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yaduvarodvaha: yaduvarodvaha means best of the Yadus. It is name 39 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Vanamali: vanamali means wearing a forest garland. It is name 40 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Pitavasa: pitavasa means clad in yellow. It is name 41 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Parijatapaharaka: parijatapaharaka means who brought the Parijata tree. It is name 42 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Govardhanachalodharta: govardhanachalodharta means lifter of Govardhan hill. It is name 43 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Gopala: gopala means protector of cows. It is name 44 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Sarvapalaka: sarvapalaka means protector of all. It is name 45 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Aja: aja means the unborn. It is name 46 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Niranjana: niranjana means the spotless. It is name 47 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kamajanaka: kamajanaka means father of Kama. It is name 48 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kanjalochana: kanjalochana means lotus eyed. It is name 49 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Madhughna: madhughna means slayer of Madhu. It is name 50 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Mathuranatha: mathuranatha means lord of Mathura. It is name 51 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Dvarakanayaka: dvarakanayaka means hero of Dwarka. It is name 52 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Bali: bali means the strong. It is name 53 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Vrindavanasanchari: vrindavanasanchari means who roams Vrindavan. It is name 54 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Tulasidamabhushana: tulasidamabhushana means adorned with tulsi. It is name 55 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Syamantakamaniharta: syamantakamaniharta means who recovered the Syamantaka gem. It is name 56 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Naranarayanatmaka: naranarayanatmaka means Nara and Narayana in one. It is name 57 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kubjavarada: kubjavarada means who blessed Kubja. It is name 58 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Mayi: mayi means master of maya. It is name 59 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Paramapurusha: paramapurusha means the supreme person. It is name 60 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Chanuramardana: chanuramardana means who defeated Chanura. It is name 61 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Samsaravairi: samsaravairi means enemy of worldly bondage. It is name 62 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kamsari: kamsari means enemy of Kamsa. It is name 63 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Murari: murari means enemy of Mura. It is name 64 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Narakantaka: narakantaka means who ended Narakasura. It is name 65 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Draupadirakshaka: draupadirakshaka means protector of Draupadi. It is name 66 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Shishupalashirashcheta: shishupalashirashcheta means who ended Shishupala. It is name 67 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Duryodhanakulantaka: duryodhanakulantaka means end of Duryodhana's line. It is name 68 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Viduravarada: viduravarada means who blessed Vidura. It is name 69 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Vishvarupapradarshaka: vishvarupapradarshaka means who showed the cosmic form. It is name 70 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Satyavak: satyavak means speaker of truth. It is name 71 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Satyasankalpa: satyasankalpa means of true resolve. It is name 72 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Satyabhamarata: satyabhamarata means beloved of Satyabhama. It is name 73 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Jayi: jayi means the victorious. It is name 74 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Subhadrapurvaja: subhadrapurvaja means elder brother of Subhadra. It is name 75 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Jishnu: jishnu means the triumphant. It is name 76 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Bhishmamuktiprada: bhishmamuktiprada means who freed Bhishma. It is name 77 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Jagadguru: jagadguru means teacher of the world. It is name 78 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Jagannatha: jagannatha means lord of the universe. It is name 79 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Venunadavisharada: venunadavisharada means master of the flute. It is name 80 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Arishtasurasamhara: arishtasurasamhara means who ended Arishta the bull. It is name 81 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Banasuragarvahara: banasuragarvahara means who humbled Banasura. It is name 82 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yudhishthirapratishthata: yudhishthirapratishthata means who crowned Yudhishthira. It is name 83 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Barhibarhavatamsaka: barhibarhavatamsaka means wearing a peacock feather. It is name 84 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Parthasarathi: parthasarathi means charioteer of Arjuna. It is name 85 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Avyakta: avyakta means the unmanifest. It is name 86 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Gitamritamahodadhi: gitamritamahodadhi means ocean of Gita nectar. It is name 87 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kaliyamardana: kaliyamardana means who danced on Kaliya. It is name 88 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Damodara: damodara means bound with a rope. It is name 89 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Yajnabhokta: yajnabhokta means enjoyer of offerings. It is name 90 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Danavendravinashaka: danavendravinashaka means destroyer of demon kings. It is name 91 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Narayana: narayana means refuge of beings. It is name 92 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Parabrahma: parabrahma means the supreme reality. It is name 93 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Garudavahana: garudavahana means who rides Garuda. It is name 94 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Jalakridasamasakta: jalakridasamasakta means who played in the Yamuna. It is name 95 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Punyashloka: punyashloka means of holy fame. It is name 96 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Tirthapada: tirthapada means whose feet are sacred. It is name 97 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Vedavedya: vedavedya means known through the Vedas. It is name 98 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Dayanidhi: dayanidhi means treasure of mercy. It is name 99 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Sarvatirthatmaka: sarvatirthatmaka means essence of all pilgrimages. It is name 100 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Sarvagraharupi: sarvagraharupi means form of all planets. It is name 101 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Paratpara: paratpara means higher than the highest. It is name 102 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Kanha: kanha means the beloved child. It is name 103 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Murlidhar: murlidhar means holder of the flute. It is name 104 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Banke Bihari: banke Bihari means who stands in a graceful bend. It is name 105 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Shyam: shyam means the dark one. It is name 106 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Mohan: mohan means the enchanter. It is name 107 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Gopinath: gopinath means lord of the gopis. It is name 108 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Radhavallabha: radhavallabha means beloved of Radha. It is name 109 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Dwarkadhish: dwarkadhish means king of Dwarka. It is name 110 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Keshava: keshava means with beautiful hair. It is name 111 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Madhava: madhava means lord of Lakshmi. It is name 112 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Achyuta: achyuta means the infallible. It is name 113 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Vasudeva: vasudeva means son of Vasudeva. It is name 114 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Nandalala: nandalala means darling of Nanda. It is name 115 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.
• Makhanchor: makhanchor means the butter thief. It is name 116 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Krishna.

Where 108 names of krishna leads on KismatAstro

This page gathers every name of Krishna on KismatAstro. Start with Krishna, Kamalanatha, Vasudevatmaja, then follow the links inside each story.

Every name here tells part of the story in the Lord Krishna guide. After chanting 108 names of krishna, many families read one of the chalisas for the same deity. End your chanting of 108 names of krishna with the aarti of the same deity.

Stories like this are why families still look for a good day before a new step. You can see today's timings in the free name numerology (naam ka ank jyotish) calculator, and plan ahead with festival dates (tyohar kab hai).

What the old texts and scholars say

Our retelling follows the ashtottara shatanamavali of Lord Krishna in the Puranic and stotra tradition. Versions differ by region and family, and every one of them is treated with respect here.

If you would like to read further, Britannica's entry on Krishna gives a clear, well sourced overview: Britannica's entry on Krishna.

For a second view, see Hinduism portal on Wikisource, which keeps public domain translations.

A gentle seven day practice inspired by 108 names of krishna

You do not need a big ritual. These small steps keep the story alive in daily life, and none of them cost money.

1. Day 1: read the meaning of the name
2. Day 2: chant it 11 times at sunrise
3. Day 3: read the deity's story
4. Day 4: chant it 108 times on a mala
5. Day 5: offer a flower or a lamp
6. Day 6: share the meaning with family
7. Day 7: notice what has changed in your mind

When and how to chant 108 names of Krishna

Here are the 108 names of Lord Krishna, the ashtottara shatanamavali chanted on Wednesday, each with its meaning, name number (naam ka ank) and how to chant it. Families usually chant it on Wednesday, at sunrise or at lamp time. There is no single correct clock time in the old texts; what matters is a calm mind, a clean place and attention. If you are new to it, start with the short version and add more as it becomes a habit.

Many readers ask whether they must follow every step exactly. Tradition answers kindly: the 108 names of Krishna are sung on Janmashtami night, in Vrindavan and Mathura temples and in homes that keep Laddu Gopal. They tell his whole life in small pieces: the butter thief of Gokul, the flute player of Vrindavan, the lifter of Govardhan and the charioteer who spoke the Gita. A sincere attempt done with love is complete, and a missed detail is never a cause for fear. Elders often say that the practice shapes the person more than the person perfects the practice.

Common worries about 108 names of Krishna, answered gently

These are the questions families send us most often. Each worry is real, and each has a calm, traditional answer.

• I am not sure I pronounce the name correctly. Say it slowly with its meaning in mind. Tradition says the feeling reaches before the sound.
• I chose this name for my baby without checking anything. A name of God carries a good meaning. If you want comfort, check the name number (naam ka ank) with the free calculator; there is nothing to fear.
• I missed my daily chanting. Begin again the next day. No missed day erases earlier devotion.
• I do not have a mala. Count on your fingers, or simply chant for two minutes. The count is a help, not a condition.
• Something hard happened after I started chanting. Hard times come to everyone and are not a punishment for prayer. Keep the name as a support, and seek practical help too.

108 names of Krishna across India

In North India the names of Krishna are chanted in Sanskrit with Hindi meanings, often in a group after aarti. In Maharashtra and Gujarat the same ashtottara is sung with local tunes, and in the South it is recited in temples with a flower for each name.

Bengal and Odisha families chant with a conch and a lamp. Overseas families in Dubai, London or Toronto keep the same names at a small home altar, sometimes reading them from a phone.

Whichever version your family follows, it is valid. KismatAstro tells the commonly shared form and respects every regional and family custom.

108 names of Krishna and your rashi

Every rashi can chant 108 names of Krishna. Astrology (jyotish) adds only a gentle flavour, a way to make the practice feel more personal. If you know your Moon sign (chandra rashi), find it below. If not, the free moon sign (chandra rashi) calculator tells you in a minute.

• Mesh: your rashi brings fire and quick devotion; keep it short and heartfelt.
• Vrishabh: your rashi loves steady ritual; the same time each day suits you.
• Mithun: your rashi connects through words; reading the meaning aloud helps.
• Kark: your rashi feels it deeply; doing it with family comforts you.
• Simha: your rashi shines with confidence; lead the family in it.
• Kanya: your rashi values precision; the step by step order calms you.
• Tula: your rashi seeks balance; doing it with your partner suits you.
• Vrishchik: your rashi goes deep; quiet evening practice suits you.
• Dhanu: your rashi loves wisdom; read the story behind it.
• Makar: your rashi values discipline; a fixed weekly day works best.
• Kumbh: your rashi thinks of others; share prasad or help someone after.
• Meen: your rashi is naturally devotional; music and lamps lift you.

Taking 108 names of Krishna one step further

Devotion often brings a personal question to the surface: a marriage that is taking time, a job, a child's future or simple peace at home. That is a natural moment to look at your own chart. A name you love carries a number and a planet; seeing how it sits with your own birth chart (janam kundli) turns a feeling into a clear, personal picture, whether for you or for a baby name.

Begin free with the name numerology (naam ka ank jyotish) calculator. If you would like a personal reading written from your own birth details, our reports and prices explains what each report covers, and the offer below this page shows the current price. The free content above stays free, always.

Carrying 108 names of Krishna into your own life

108 names of Krishna is not a test you can fail. It is a story that has comforted families for centuries, and it asks only for attention and a kind heart.

If something in it touched a hope or a worry in your own life, a marriage, a child, money or health, that is a good moment to look at your own chart calmly. The free kundli (muft janam kundli) shows it, and a personal written reading is there if you want more depth.