125 Names of Lord Shree Krishna

Lord Shree Krishna — the Supreme Personality of Godhead — is worshipped with deep love and devotion by millions of devotees around the world. He is the embodiment of compassion, love, and eternal wisdom. Throughout the Vedic scriptures, Lord Krishna is glorified by countless names, each revealing a divine quality, pastime, or aspect of His transcendental nature.

The different names of Lord Krishna, such as Murlidhar, Shyamsundar, Gopinath, and Damodar, reflect His infinite attributes — as the enchanter of hearts, the divine cowherd, and the Lord of all devotees.

Devotees lovingly remember these various names of Shree Krishna during bhajans, kirtans, and daily prayers, for each name is a mantra that purifies the heart and connects the soul with the Divine.

Below is a sacred collection of 125 unique and beautiful names of Lord Krishna, along with their meanings — each one filled with spiritual significance and deep love.

125 Different Names of Lord Shree Krishna with Meanings

Each name of Lord Krishna carries a deep spiritual meaning and divine essence. These 125 names describe His beauty, love, wisdom, and playful pastimes. Let’s explore the various names of god Krishna along with their meanings and understand the divine qualities they represent.

No.	Name of Lord Krishna	Meaning
1	Vishvam	He who is the universe, the Virat-Purusha
2	Vishnuh	He who pervades everywhere
3	Vashatkaarah	He who is invoked for oblations
4	Bhoota-bhavya-bhavat-prabhuh	The Lord of past, present and future
5	Bhoota-krit	The creator of all creatures
6	Bhoota-bhrit	He who nourishes all creatures
7	Bhaavo	He who becomes all moving and nonmoving things
8	Bhootaatmaa	The aatman of all beings
9	Bhoota-bhaavanah	The cause of the growth and birth of all creatures
10	Pootaatmaa	He with an extremely pure essence
11	Paramaatmaa	The Supersoul
12	Muktaanaam paramaa gatih	The final goal, reached by liberated souls
13	Avyayah	Without destruction
14	Purushah	He who dwells in the city of nine gates
15	Saakshee	The witness
16	Kshetrajnah	The knower of the field
17	Akshara	Indestructible
18	Yogah	He who is realized through yoga
19	Yoga-vidaam netaa	The guide of those who know yoga
20	Pradhaana-purusheshvarah	Lord of pradhaana and purusha
21	Naarasimha-vapuh	He whose form is man-lion
22	Shreemaan	He who is always with Shree
23	Keshavah	He who has beautiful locks of hair
24	Purushottamah	The Supreme Controller
25	Sarvah	He who is everything
26	Sharvas	The auspicious
27	Shivah	He who is eternally pure
28	Sthaanuh	The pillar, the immovable truth
29	Bhootaadih	The cause of the five great elements
30	Nidhir-avyayah	The imperishable treasure
31	Sambhavah	He who descends of His own free will
32	Bhaavanah	He who gives everything to His devotees
33	Bhartaa	He who governs the entire living world
34	Prabhavah	The womb of the five great elements
35	Prabhuh	The Almighty Lord
36	Eeshvarah	He who can do anything without any help
37	Svayambhooh	He who manifests from Himself
38	Shambhuh	He who brings auspiciousness
39	Aadityah	The son of Aditi (Vaamana)
40	Pushkaraakshah	He who has eyes like the lotus
41	Mahaasvanah	He who has a thundering voice
42	Anaadi-nidhanah	He without origin or end
43	Dhaataa	He who supports all fields of experience
44	Vidhaataa	The dispenser of fruits of action
45	Dhaaturuttamah	The subtlest atom
46	Aprameyah	He who cannot be perceived
47	Hrisheekeshah	The Lord of the senses
48	Padmanaabhah	He from whose navel comes the lotus
49	Amaraprabhuh	The Lord of the devas
50	Vishvakarmaa	The creator of the universe
51	Manuh	He who has manifested as the Vedic mantras
52	Tvashtaa	He who makes huge things small
53	Sthavishtah	The supremely gross
54	Sthaviro dhruvah	The ancient, motionless one
55	Agraahyah	He who is not perceived sensually
56	Shaashvatah	He who always remains the same
57	Krishno	He whose complexion is dark
58	Lohitaakshah	Red-eyed
59	Pratardanah	The Supreme destruction
60	Prabhootas	Ever-full
61	Trikakub-dhaama	The support of the three quarters
62	Pavitram	He who gives purity to the heart
63	Mangalam param	The Supreme auspiciousness
64	Eeshanah	The controller of the five great elements
65	Praanadah	He who gives life
66	Praano	He who ever lives
67	Jyeshthah	Older than all
68	Shreshthah	The most glorious
69	Prajaapatih	The Lord of all creatures
70	Hiranyagarbhah	He who dwells in the womb of the world
71	Bhoogarbhah	He who is the womb of the world
72	Maadhavah	Husband of Lakshmi
73	Madhusoodanah	Destroyer of the Madhu demon
74	Eeshvarah	The controller
75	Vikramee	He who is full of prowess
76	Dhanvee	He who always has a divine bow
77	Medhaavee	Supremely intelligent
78	Vikramah	He who stepped (Vaamana)
79	Kramah	All-pervading
80	Anuttamah	Incomparably great
81	Duraadharshah	He who cannot be attacked successfully
82	Kritajnah	He who knows all that is
83	Kritih	He who rewards all our actions
84	Aatmavaan	The self in all beings
85	Sureshah	The Lord of the demigods
86	Sharanam	The refuge
87	Sharma	He who is Himself infinite bliss
88	Visva-retaah	The seed of the universe
89	Prajaa-bhavah	He from whom all praja comes
90	Ahah	He who is the nature of time
91	Samvatsarah	He from whom the concept of time comes
92	Vyaalah	The serpent (vyaalah) to atheists
93	Pratyayah	He whose nature is knowledge
94	Sarvadarshanah	All-seeing
95	Ajah	Unborn
96	Sarveshvarah	Controller of all
97	Siddhah	The most famous
98	Siddhih	He who gives moksha
99	Sarvaadih	The beginning of all
100	Achyutah	Infallible
101	Vrishaakapih	He who lifts the world to dharma
102	Ameyaatmaa	He who manifests in infinite varieties
103	Sarva-yoga-vinissritah	He who is free from all attachments
104	Vasuh	The support of all elements
105	Vasumanaah	He whose mind is supremely pure
106	Satyah	The truth
107	Samaatmaa	He who is the same in all
108	Sammitah	He who has been accepted by authorities
109	Samah	Equal
110	Amoghah	Ever useful
111	Pundareekaakshah	He who dwells in the heart
112	Vrishakarmaa	He whose every act is righteous
113	Vrishaakritih	The form of dharma
114	Rudrah	He who makes all people weep
115	Bahu-shiraah	He who has many heads
116	Babhrur	He who rules over all the worlds
117	Vishvayonih	The womb of the universe
118	Shuchi-shravaah	He who has beautiful, sacred names
119	Amritah	Immortal
120	Shaashvatah-sthaanur	Permanent and immovable
121	Varaaroho	The most glorious destination
122	Mahaatapaah	He of great tapas
123	Sarvagah	All-pervading
124	Sarvavid-bhaanuh	All-knowing and effulgent
125	Vishvaksenah	He against whom no army can stand

The Power of Chanting Krishna’s Holy Names

The holy name of Krishna is the sweetest treasure in this life. By chanting it, we unlock the door to eternal joy, peace, and our lost relationship with the Supreme and also Krishna’s personal instruction:

"Always think of Me and become My devotee." (Bhagavad Gita 9.34)
Chanting is the easiest way to remember Krishna constantly.

It purifies not just ourselves but also the atmosphere around us. Every time we chant, it benefits all living beings by vibrating those spiritual sounds, and it is the surest way to attain Krishna’s eternal abode, Goloka Vrindavan, where we can serve Him lovingly forever.

Conclusion

Every name of Lord Krishna carries divine vibrations and eternal bliss. Whether you call Him Keshava, Damodara, Madhusudana, or Hari, each name reminds us of His boundless mercy and loving nature.

Chanting and remembering the different names of God Krishna is not just an act of devotion — it is a path to inner peace, spiritual awakening, and everlasting joy.

May this Lord Krishna Names List inspire you to take His holy names daily, and fill your heart with His divine presence.

“The one who constantly remembers My names with love — I personally protect and uplift such a soul,” — Lord Krishna (Bhagavad Gita).