Given name

Jayakrishna

“the victorious Krishna”

Jayakrishna is used as a given name. One Sanskrit interpretation is “the victorious Krishna.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

One Sanskrit interpretation is “the victorious Krishna.”

Where it comes from

An origin associated with this spelling is Sanskrit.

How it developed

It comes from the Sanskrit word jaya, meaning “victory.”

See also 2

Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.

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Sibling ideas

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