Definition of "Krishna"

(Hinduism) A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism. Krishna is often depicted as a young cowherd boy with a dark or blue complexion playing a flute (as in the Bhagavata Purana) or a youthful prince giving philosophical direction and guidance (as in the Bhagavad Gita). He is the divine speaker of the Bhagavad Gita and the eighth avatar of Vishnu.  examples

A river in southern India.  examples

A district of Andhra Pradesh.  examples

A male given name from Sanskrit.  examples

A surname from Sanskrit.  examples