Krishnamurti
Pronunciation | /krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee |
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Language(s) | South Indian regional languages |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Sanskrit |
Derivation | Krishna Murti |
Meaning | in the image of Krishna |
Region of origin | South India |
Other names | |
Alternative spelling | see § Variants |
Variant form(s) | Krishna Murti |
May be either a given name or a family name |
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Krishnamurti (/krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee) is a South Indian name. It has several variants.
Variants
Some forms separate the name elements (see § Etymology and usage), e.g. Krishna Murti.
English language renditions generally follow corresponding variations of the name in regional Indian languages. The following is a non-exhaustive list.
- Krishnamoorthi
- Krishnamoorthy
- Krishnamoorti
- Krishnamoorty
- Krishnamurthi
- Krishnamurthy
- Krishnamurty
Etymology and usage
It is a compound of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Hindu deity Krishna and the term murti (form), meaning "in the form (or image) of Krishna". In regional Indian naming conventions it is usually a given name, but it may also be a family name. In other cases it may be westernized as a surname.
People
Non-Indian nationality is noted when known.