Krishnadevaraya
/K-R-IH-S-HH-N-AA-D-EH-V-AA-R-AA-Y-AA/
King and god, from Krishna joined to deva (god) and raya (king). Borne by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya, whose reign was the cultural zenith of medieval Karnataka, patron of the eight great poets and builder of the temples of Hampi, the name carries the weight of South India's most celebrated ruler.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Krishnadevaraya is a Hindu boy name of Kannada origin, meaning “King and god, from Krishna joined to deva (god) and raya (king). Borne by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya, whose reign was the cultural zenith of medieval Karnataka, patron of the eight great poets and builder of the temples of Hampi, the name carries the weight of South India's most celebrated ruler.”.
Krishnadevaraya is a boy's name of Kannada origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "King and god, from Krishna joined to deva (god) and raya (king). Borne by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya, whose reign was the cultural zenith of medieval Karnataka, patron of the eight great poets and builder of the temples of Hampi, the name carries the weight of South India's most celebrated ruler." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Indian, Kannada families, Krishnadevaraya carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Krishnadevaraya's nakshatra & rashi
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen to harmonise with their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — most often through an auspicious first syllable. Krishnadevaraya opens with “Kr”. Whether that's auspicious for your baby depends on their exact date, time and place of birth.
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See Krishnadevaraya's nakshatra reading →What does Krishnadevaraya's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Krishnadevaraya resonates in either tradition.
Krishnadevaraya's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Krishnadevaraya's full reading →
Does Krishnadevaraya go with your family's names?
Krishnadevaraya breaks into 15 sounds: /K-R-IH-S-HH-N-AA-D-EH-V-AA-R-AA-Y-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Krishnadevaraya sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Krishnadevaraya beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Krishnadevaraya — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Krishnadevaraya
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Common questions about Krishnadevaraya
What does the name Krishnadevaraya mean?
Krishnadevaraya means "King and god, from Krishna joined to deva (god) and raya (king). Borne by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya, whose reign was the cultural zenith of medieval Karnataka, patron of the eight great poets and builder of the temples of Hampi, the name carries the weight of South India's most celebrated ruler.." It is a boy name of Kannada origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Krishnadevaraya a boy or girl name?
Krishnadevaraya is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Krishnadevaraya?
Krishnadevaraya is of Kannada origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Kannada families.
Is Krishnadevaraya a Hindu name?
Yes. Krishnadevaraya is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Kannada origin.
What does Krishnadevaraya mean in Kannada?
Krishnadevaraya originates from Kannada, where it means "King and god, from Krishna joined to deva (god) and raya (king). Borne by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya, whose reign was the cultural zenith of medieval Karnataka, patron of the eight great poets and builder of the temples of Hampi, the name carries the weight of South India's most celebrated ruler.."
What are common nicknames for Krishnadevaraya?
Common short forms of Krishnadevaraya include Krishna, Raya.
What is the numerology of Krishnadevaraya?
Krishnadevaraya has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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