Kanhaiya

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The word "Kanhaiya" is derived from the Sanskrit language, and it means "beloved of Lord Krishna". Lord Krishna is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, and Kanhaiya is one of his popular nicknames, which means "child-like" or "mischievous".
Popularity
Kanhaiya is a rare name outside of India, but it is a popular and highly revered name in Hindu culture. It has been used for centuries and is still a popular choice for baby boys in modern times.

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Kanhaiya Name meanings & History

The word "Kanhaiya" is derived from the Sanskrit language, and it means "beloved of Lord Krishna". Lord Krishna is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, and Kanhaiya is one of his popular nicknames, which means "child-like" or "mischievous". Kanha is one of Krishna's names. Kanhaiya is used as a first name for baby boys in Hindu families.

Zodiac Sign of Kanhaiya: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kanhaiya:

K: Kind,Karate,Kundalini,Karma

A: Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative

N: Neat,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking

H: Haggle,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Kanhaiya is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

The name Kanhaiya is associated with Lord Krishna, who is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Many famous personalities from India, including politicians, actors, and sportspersons, have named their sons Kanhaiya as a tribute to Lord Krishna. Some of these famous people include Kanhaiya Kumar (Indian political activist), Kanhaiya Lal Sethia (Indian businessman and philanthropist), and Kanhaiya Singh (Indian boxer).

2.) Kanhaiya (Male)

Usage: Indian

Meanings: (Indian) other names for the Hindu god Krishna.