108 Names of Lord Krishna and Their Significance

S.No.

Name

Meaning

1

Krishna

The dark-hued Lord

2

Kamalanatha

The beloved of Goddess Lakshmi

3

Vasudeva

The divine Lord of Vasudeva

4

Sanatan

The eternal one

5

Vasudevatmaja

The son of Vasudeva

6

Punya

The supremely pure one

7

Lila-Manush-Vigraha

The one who takes human form for divine play

8

Shrivatsa Kausthubadharya

Adorned with Shrivatsa mark and Kaustubha jewel

9

Yashoda Vatsala

The cherished son of Yashoda

10

Hari

The master of nature

11

Chaturbujat Chakrasigada

The four-armed Lord wielding a disc and mace

12

Shakhambuja Ayudhaya

The one holding conch, lotus, and weapons

13

Devakinandana

The beloved son of Devaki

14

Shrisay

The resting place of Shri Lakshmi

15

Nandagopa Priyatmaja

The adored child of Nandagopal

16

Yamunavega Samhar

The tamer of the Yamuna river’s force

17

Balabhadra Priyanuja

The younger sibling of Balarama

18

Putanajivitahara

The slayer of the demoness Putana

19

Shakatasura Bhanjana

The destroyer of the demon Shakatasura

20

Nandavraja Jananandin

The joy-bringer to Nanda and the people of Braj

21

Sachidanand Vigraha

The embodiment of existence, consciousness, and bliss

22

Navanit Viliptanga

The Lord smeared with butter

23

Navanita-Natana

The dancer who delights in butter

24

Muchukunda Prasadaka

The bestower of grace upon Muchukunda

25

Shodashastri Sahasresha

The savior and spouse of 16,000 women

26

Tribhangi

The Lord with a threefold curved form

27

Madhurakrut

The one with an enchanting form

28

Shukavagamritabdindave

The nectar-like ocean described by Shukadeva

29

Govinda

The protector of cows, land, and nature

30

Yoginampati

The supreme Lord of yogis

31

Vatsavaata Charaya

The herder of calves

32

Ananta

The infinite one

33

Dhenukasura-Bhanjanaya

The vanquisher of the donkey demon Dhenukasura

34

Trni-Krta-Trnavarta

The destroyer of the whirlwind demon Trinavarta

35

Yamalarjuna Bhanjana

The breaker of the twin Arjuna trees

36

Uttalottalabhetre

The one who felled mighty Tala trees

37

Tamala-Shyamala-Kruta

The Lord as dark as the Tamala tree

38

Gopa Gopishwara

The master of the cowherds and cowherdesses

39

Yogi

The ultimate sage

40

Koti-Surya-Samaprabha

Radiant as a million suns

41

Ilapati

The Lord of wisdom

42

Parasmai Jyotish

The supreme radiant light

43

Yadavendra

The king of the Yadava clan

44

Yadudvahaya

The leader of the Yadus

45

Vanamaline

Adorned with a forest garland

46

Pita Vasase

Clothed in yellow garments

47

Parijatapa Harakaya

The stealer of the Parijata flower

48

Govardhanchalo Dhartreya

The lifter of Govardhan hill

49

Gopala

The guardian of cows

50

Sarva Palakaya

The protector of all beings

51

Ajaya

The victor over life and death

52

Niranjana

The flawless Lord

53

Kamajanaka

The awakener of worldly desires

54

Kanjalochana

The one with lotus-like eyes

55

Madhughne

The slayer of demon Madhu

56

Mathuranatha

The ruler of Mathura

57

Dvarakanayaka

The hero of Dwaraka

58

Bali

The embodiment of strength

59

Vrindavananta Sancharine

The wanderer of Vrindavan’s outskirts

60

Tulasidama Bhushanaya

Adorned with a Tulasi garland

61

Syamantaka-Maner-Hartre

The retriever of the Syamantaka jewel

62

Narnarayanatmakaya

The embodiment of Nara and Narayana

63

Kubja Krishnambaradharaya

The giver of garments to Kubja

64

Mayine

The master of divine illusion

65

Paramapurusha

The supreme being

66

Mushtikasura Chanura Mallayuddha Visharadaya

The skilled fighter of wrestlers Mushtika and Chanura

67

Samsara-Vairi

The foe of material existence

68

Kamsarir

The adversary of King Kamsa

69

Murara

The destroyer of demon Mura

70

Narakantakah

The annihilator of demon Naraka

71

Anadi Brahmacharika

The eternal celibate

72

Krishnavyasana-Karshakah

The reliever of Draupadi’s distress

73

Shishupala-Shirashchetta

The decapitator of Shishupala

74

Duryodhana-Kulantakrit

The ender of Duryodhana’s lineage

75

Vidurakrura-Varada

The bestower of boons to Vidura and Akrura

76

Vishvarupa-Pradarshakah

The revealer of the cosmic form

77

Satyavache

The speaker of truth

78

Satya Sankalpah

The one with true resolve

79

Satyabhamarata

The beloved of Satyabhama

80

Jayi

The ever-triumphant Lord

81

Subhadra Purvajah

The elder brother of Subhadra

82

Vishnu

The all-pervading Lord Vishnu

83

Bhishma Mukti Pradayaka

The granter of liberation to Bhishma

84

Jagadguru

The universal teacher

85

Jagannatha

The Lord of the cosmos

86

Venu-Nada-Visharada

The masterful flute player

87

Vrishabhasura Vidhvamsi

The destroyer of demon Vrishabhasura

88

Banasura Karantakrit

The severer of Banasura’s arms

89

Yudhishthira Pratishthatre

The establisher of Yudhishthira’s kingdom

90

Barhi Barhavatamsaka

Adorned with peacock feathers

91

Parthasarthi

The charioteer of Arjuna

92

Avyakta

The unmanifest one

93

Gitamrita Mahodadhi

The ocean of nectar that is the Bhagavad Gita

94

Kaliyaphani-Manikya-Ranj mycelium

The Lord whose feet are adorned with gems from Kaliya’s hood

95

Damodara

The one bound by a rope at the waist

96

Yajnabhokta

The receiver of sacrificial offerings

97

Danavendra Vinashaka

The destroyer of the lord of demons

98

Narayana

The refuge of all beings

99

Parabrahma

The ultimate Brahman

100

Pannagashana Vahana

The one whose mount, Garuda, consumes snakes

101

Jalakrida Samasakta Gopivastra Pararaka

The playful hider of the Gopis’ clothes in the Yamuna

102

Punya-Shloka

The Lord whose praise grants merit

103

Tirthakara

The creator of sacred places

104

Vedvedya

The essence of the Vedas

105

Dayanidhi

The treasury of compassion

106

Sarvabhutatmaka

The soul of all beings

107

Sarvagraharupi

The one who embodies all forms

108

Paratpara

The supreme beyond the supreme