KRISHNAN
Krishnan
Krishnan is a British surname with roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly Southern India. The surname is predominantly of Tamil origin and is associated with the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is derived from the given name 'Krishna', a popular name in Hindu culture associated with the deity Lord Krishna. Over the years, many individuals with the surname Krishnan have migrated to the United Kingdom, contributing to the vibrant Indian diaspora in the country. The surname is now found among British citizens with Indian heritage, reflecting a blend of cultures and traditions. Krishnan is a notable surname that carries with it a rich history and cultural significance. It serves to symbolise the diverse and multicultural society that is characteristic of modern Britain.
There are approximately 1,121 people named Krishnan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,756th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Krishnan.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anand
- Arun
- Biju
- Hari
- Manoj
- Murali
- Rajesh
- Ramesh
- Shibu
- Sunil
- Suresh
- Vijay
Female
- Anita
- Anitha
- Chitra
- Jeevana
- Lakshmi
- Michelle
- Monica
- Natalie
- Neda
- Priya
- Rama
- Sonia
- Sujatha
Similar and related surnames
- Krishan
- Chrishan
- Krishana
- Kirshnan
- Krishna
- Krishnani
- Krisans
- Krishanthan
- Krishen
- Krishman
- Krishnabala
- Krishnabavan
- Krishnadas
- Krishnadasan
- Krishnaiah
- Krishnam
- Krishnamenan
- Krishnamma
- Krishnamohan
- Krishnankutty
- Krishnappa
- Krishnar
- Krishnaraj
- Krishnarao
- Krishnarayan
- Krishnaruban
- Krishnasamy
- Krishnaswamy
- Kriskinans
- Krisman
- Krisna
- Krisnan
- Krizsan
- Krishnanunni
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.