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Kishan

KISH-an2 syllables
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Means 'lord Krishna' in Sanskrit. (Sanskrit)

What does Kishan mean?

Sanskrit: Means 'lord Krishna' in Sanskrit.. Kishan is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'lord Krishna', a major deity in Hinduism. It is a common name in Indian culture.

Is Kishan a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Kishan in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kishan in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Kishan suit?

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Kishan's Arrival

When Kishan walks in, we all sit a little taller. Is he here to lead our pack or just to steal the hearts of everyone at check-in?

Like Kishan? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.