1. Nandera-nandana — নন্দের নন্দন
Who gives the name: Nanda Maharaja
Meaning: The beloved son of Nanda
Bengali: শ্রীনন্দ রাখিল নাম নন্দের নন্দন
Nandera-nandana means “the son of Nanda.” This name expresses the intimate Vraja conception of Krishna as the beloved child of Nanda Maharaja. Rather than emphasizing His majestic position as the Supreme Lord, the name brings us into the affectionate world of Gokula, where Krishna is loved as the son of the king of Vraja.
2. Yadu-bachadhan — যাদু বাছাধন
Bengali:
যশোদা রাখিল নাম যাদু বাছাধন
Meaning: The precious treasure of the Yadu dynasty.
Who gives this name: Mother Yashoda.
Mother Yashoda’s name expresses her deep affection for Krishna. To His devotees, Krishna is not merely an object of worship; He becomes their most precious treasure.
3. Sundara Gopala — সুন্দর গোপাল
Bengali:
উপানন্দ নাম রাখে সুন্দর গোপাল
Meaning: The beautiful cowherd boy.
Who gives this name: Upananda.
The name Gopala evokes Krishna’s childhood pastimes among the cows and cowherd community of Vraja. Sundara Gopala means the beautiful Gopala — the charming cowherd boy who delights the residents of Vraja.
4. Thakura Rakhala — ঠাকুর রাখাল
Bengali:
ব্রজবালক নাম রাখে ঠাকুর রাখাল
Meaning: The divine cowherd Lord.
Who gives this name: The boys of Vraja.
Here Krishna is simultaneously Thakura, the worshipable Lord, and Rakhala, the simple cowherd boy. This combination captures a central feature of Krishna’s Vraja pastimes: the Supreme Lord accepts the intimate role of a cowherd among His beloved associates.
5. Thakura Kanai — ঠাকুর কানাই
Bengali:
সুবল রাখিল নাম ঠাকুর কানাই
Meaning: Lord Kanai, the beloved Krishna of Vraja.
Who gives this name: Subala.
6. Rakhala Raja — রাখাল রাজা
Bengali:
শ্রীদাম রাখিল নাম রাখাল রাজা ভাই
Meaning: King of the cowherd boys.
Who gives this name: Sridama.
Krishna is celebrated by His intimate cowherd friends as the leader and king among the cowherd boys. Yet His “kingdom” here is the loving world of Vraja, where friendship replaces formality.
7. Nani-chora — ননীচোরা
Bengali:
ননীচোরা নাম রাখে যতেক গোপিনী
Meaning: The butter thief.
Who gives this name: The gopis.
One of Krishna’s most beloved childhood names is Nani-chora, the butter thief. Krishna’s butter-stealing pastimes are not understood merely as mischievous acts. In the devotional mood of Vraja, they reveal Krishna’s playful intimacy with His devotees.
8. Kalasona — কালসোনা
Bengali:
কালসোনা নাম রাখে রাধা-বিনোদিনী
Meaning: The dark and beautiful one; literally, a poetic expression combining darkness with the preciousness of gold.
Who gives this name: Radha, described here as Radha-vinodini.
The name Kalasona beautifully evokes Krishna’s dark complexion and incomparable beauty. It is a distinctly poetic and affectionate name rather than merely a formal theological title.
9. Patita-pavana Hari — পতিত-পাবন হরি
Bengali:
কুব্জা রাখিল নাম পতিত-পাবন হরি
Meaning: Hari, the purifier and deliverer of the fallen.
Who gives this name: Kubja.
The name Patita-pavana expresses Krishna’s compassion. He is the Lord who purifies and delivers those who have fallen into difficult circumstances and turns them toward spiritual life.
10. Mohana Vamsidhari — মোহন বংশীধারী
Bengali:
চন্দ্রাবলী নাম রাখে মোহন বংশীধারী
Meaning: The enchanting flute-holder.
Who gives this name: Chandravali.
Krishna’s flute is inseparable from His Vraja pastimes. As Vamsidhari, the bearer of the flute, He enchants the hearts of the residents of Vraja. As Mohana, He is the supremely enchanting one.
11. Ananta — অনন্ত
Bengali:
অনন্ত রাখিল নাম অন্ত না পাইয়া
Meaning: The unlimited, endless Lord.
Who gives this name: Ananta.
The name Ananta means “endless” or “unlimited.” Krishna’s qualities, glories and pastimes cannot be fully measured even by those who eternally glorify Him.
12. Krishna — কৃষ্ণ
Bengali:
কৃষ্ণ নাম রাখেন গর্গ ধ্যানেতে জানিয়া
Meaning: Krishna, the all-attractive Lord.
Who gives this name: Gargamuni.
The name Krishna is traditionally understood in relation to His all-attractive nature. Gargamuni, the family priest of Nanda Maharaja, recognized Krishna’s extraordinary identity through his spiritual insight and meditation.
13. Chakrapani — চক্রপাণি
Bengali:
কণ্বমুনি নাম রাখে দেব চক্রপাণি
Meaning: The Lord who holds the Sudarshana chakra.
Who gives this name: Kanva Muni.
Chakrapani literally means “He whose hand holds the chakra.” This name emphasizes Krishna’s divine and majestic aspect as the Supreme Lord.
14. Vanamali — বনমালী
Bengali:
বনমালী নাম রাখে বনের হরিণী
Meaning: He who wears a garland of forest flowers.
Who gives this name: The does of the forest.
Vanamali means “one who wears a forest garland.” The name immediately evokes Krishna wandering through the forests of Vrindavana, decorated with flowers and surrounded by the beauty of Vraja.
15. Madhusudana — মধুসূদন
Bengali:
গজহস্তী নাম রাখে শ্রীমধুসূদন
Meaning: The slayer of the demon Madhu.
Who gives this name: Gajahasti
Madhusudana is one of Krishna’s celebrated names, referring to the Lord as the destroyer of the demon Madhu. The name emphasizes His power to destroy evil.
16. Narayana — নারায়ণ
Bengali:
অজামিল নাম রাখে দেব নারায়ণ
Meaning: The divine refuge of all beings.
Who gives this name: Ajamila.
Despite his sinful life, Ajamila attained deliverance from the bondage of material existence by uttering the holy name of Lord Narayana at the time of his death. However, Ajamila was actually calling out for his young son, whose name was Narayana. Although he did not consciously invoke the Lord, the utterance of the Lord’s holy name nevertheless brought him divine protection and ultimately set him on the path to liberation.
17. Govinda — গোবিন্দ
Bengali:
পুরন্দর নাম রাখে দেব শ্রীগোবিন্দ
Meaning: Govinda, the Lord who gives pleasure to the cows, land and senses.
Who gives this name: Purandara (Indra).
Govinda is one of Krishna’s most celebrated names. In His Vraja form, Krishna is intimately connected with the cows, the land of Vrindavana and the cowherd community.
18. Dinabandhu — দীনবন্ধু
Bengali:
দ্রৌপদী রাখিল নাম দেব দীনবন্ধু
Meaning: The friend and protector of the distressed.
Who gives this name: Draupadi.
Dina-bandhu literally conveys the idea of a friend of the distressed. The name beautifully expresses Krishna’s role as the compassionate shelter of His devotees in times of helplessness.
19. Daridra-bhanjana — দারিদ্র-ভঞ্জন
Bengali:
সুদাম রাখিল নাম দারিদ্র-ভঞ্জন
Meaning: The destroyer of poverty and distress.
Who gives this name: Sudama.
Krishna’s friendship with Sudama is one of the most touching examples of His affection for His devotees. The name Daridra-bhanjana therefore recalls both material relief and the deeper destruction of spiritual poverty.
20. Vrajer Jibana — ব্রজের জীবন
Bengali:
ব্রজবাসী নাম রাখে ব্রজের জীবন
Meaning: The very life of Vraja.
Who gives this name: The residents of Vraja.
For the residents of Vraja, Krishna is not simply their Lord. He is their very life. This name expresses the extraordinary intimacy of Krishna’s relationship with the residents of Vrindavana.
21. Darpahari — দর্পহারী
Bengali:
দর্পহারী নাম রাখে অর্জ্জুন সুধীর
Meaning: The destroyer of pride.
Who gives this name: Arjuna.
Krishna is Darpahari because He removes the false pride and arrogance of His devotees and others. For Arjuna, Krishna’s guidance reveals that true strength comes through surrender to the Supreme Lord rather than through one’s own power.
22. Pashupati — পশুপতি
Bengali:
পশুপতি নাম রাখে গরুড় মহাবীর
Meaning: The Lord of all living beings.
Who gives this name: Garuda.
Pashupati literally means “Lord of living beings.” The name emphasizes Krishna’s sovereignty over all creatures and recalls His intimate relationship with the cows and other beings of Vraja.
23. Yaduvara — যদুবর
Bengali:
যুধিষ্ঠির নাম রাখে দেব যদুবর
Meaning: The best of the Yadu dynasty.
Who gives this name: Yudhishthira.
Yaduvara means “the foremost of the Yadus.” Krishna is celebrated by Yudhishthira as the greatest and most exalted member of the Yadu dynasty.
24. Kangaler Thakura — কাঙ্গালের ঠাকুর
Bengali:
বিদুর রাখিল নাম কাঙ্গালের ঠাকুর
Meaning: The Lord of the destitute and helpless.
Who gives this name: Vidura.
Kangaler Thakura expresses Krishna’s special compassion for those who possess nothing except their devotion. The Lord does not judge His devotees by worldly wealth or social position; sincere devotion is what attracts Him.
25. Srishti-Sthiti — সৃষ্টি স্থিতি
Bengali:
বাসুকি রাখিল নাম দেব-সৃষ্টি স্থিতি
Meaning: The divine source and sustainer of creation.
Who gives this name: Vasuki.
This name emphasizes Krishna’s relationship with the creation itself. He is understood as the divine power behind the creation, maintenance and continued existence of the universe.
26. Dhruver Sarathi — ধ্রুবের সারথি
Bengali:
ধ্রুবলোকে নাম রাখে ধ্রুবের সারথি
Meaning: The charioteer and guide of Dhruva.
Who gives this name: The inhabitants of Dhruva-loka.
Krishna is remembered here as the guide and protector of His devotee Dhruva. The name emphasizes the Lord’s intimate role as the spiritual guide of His devotees.
27. Bhakta-prana-dhana — ভক্ত প্রাণধন
Bengali:
নারদ রাখিল নাম ভক্ত প্রাণধন
Meaning: The very treasure and life of His devotees.
Who gives this name: Narada Muni.
For Narada, Krishna is Bhakta-prana-dhana — the precious treasure of the devotees’ lives. This name beautifully expresses the Vaishnava understanding that Krishna is the ultimate object of the devotee’s love.
28. Lakshmi-Narayana — লক্ষ্মী-নারায়ণ
Bengali:
ভীষ্মদেব নাম রাখে লক্ষ্মী-নারায়ণ
Meaning: Narayana, the divine Lord of Lakshmi.
Who gives this name: Bhishmadeva.
The name Lakshmi-Narayana emphasizes Krishna’s majestic divine identity as the Supreme Lord accompanied by Lakshmi. It presents the aspect of divine majesty and transcendental sovereignty.
29. Satyera Sarathi — সত্যের সারথি
Bengali:
সত্যভামা নাম রাখে সত্যের সারথি
Meaning: The charioteer and guide of truth.
Who gives this name: Satyabhama.
This poetic name presents Krishna as the guide and protector of truth. It also evokes the intimate relationship between Krishna and Satyabhama in Dvaraka.
30. Yoddhapati — যোদ্ধাপতি
Bengali:
জাম্বুবতী নাম রাখে দেব যোদ্ধাপতি
Meaning: The divine Lord and master of warriors.
Who gives this name: Jambavati.
Krishna is Yoddhapati, the supreme Lord among warriors. Although He is celebrated in Vraja for His sweetness, He also manifests extraordinary strength and heroism in His later pastimes.
31. Samsarera Sara — সংসারের সার
Bengali:
বিশ্বামিত্র নাম রাখে সংসারের সার
Meaning: The essence and ultimate truth of the world.
Who gives this name: Vishvamitra.
Krishna is the essence underlying the entire material world. For those seeking the ultimate truth beyond temporary worldly existence, He is the supreme object of realization.
32. Pashana-Uddhara — পাষাণ-উদ্ধার
Bengali:
অহল্যা রাখিল নাম পাষাণ-উদ্ধার
Meaning: The deliverer who liberated one who had become stone.
Who gives this name: Ahalya.
The name recalls the famous deliverance of Ahalya. Krishna, in His divine manifestations and incarnations, is celebrated as the Lord who rescues those who have fallen into suffering and restores them to spiritual life.
33. Jagatera Hari — জগতের হরি
Bengali:
ভৃগুমুনি নাম রাখে জগতের হরি
Meaning: Hari, the Lord and savior of the universe.
Who gives this name: Bhrigu Muni.
Hari means “He who takes away” — especially the suffering, sins and material bondage of His devotees. As Jagatera Hari, Krishna is the Lord and protector of the entire universe.
34. Rama — রাম
Bengali:
পঞ্চমুখে রাম নাম গান ত্রিপুরারি
Meaning: Rama, the Lord whose name is glorified by Shiva.
Who gives this name: Tripurari, Lord Shiva, sings the name with his five mouths.
This verse recalls the exalted position of the divine name. Lord Shiva himself is portrayed as glorifying the name of the Supreme Lord. The name Rama also recalls the Lord’s appearance as Sri Ramachandra.
35. Bali Sadachari — বলী সদাচারী
Bengali:
কুঞ্জকেশী নাম রাখে বলী সদাচারী
Meaning: The powerful and righteous Lord.
Who gives this name: Kunjakeshi.
Krishna is celebrated as both powerful and virtuous. His strength is never separate from His divine character; His power is ultimately employed for the protection of devotees and the restoration of righteousness.
36. Nrisimha-Murari — নৃসিংহ-মুরারী
Bengali:
প্রহ্লাদ রাখিল নাম নৃসিংহ-মুরারী
Meaning: The Lord who manifests as Nrisimha and destroys demons.
Who gives this name: Prahlada.
Prahlada experienced the Lord’s extraordinary protection in His Nrisimha form. The name therefore celebrates Krishna as the same Supreme Lord who appears in different forms to protect His devotees and destroy their enemies.
37. Muni-Manohara — মুনি-মনোহর
Bengali:
বশিষ্ঠ রাখিল নাম মুনি-মনোহর
Meaning: The enchanter of the sages.
Who gives this name: Vasistha Muni.
Krishna’s beauty, qualities and transcendental personality attract even great sages. Muni-Manohara expresses the Lord’s power to captivate the minds of those who have dedicated themselves to spiritual realization.
38. Nava Jaladhara — নব জলধর
Bengali:
বিশ্বাবসু নাম রাখে নব জলধর
Meaning: The fresh, rain-filled cloud.
Who gives this name: Vishvavasu.
Krishna’s dark complexion is frequently compared to a newly formed rain cloud. Like the rain cloud that brings life-giving water, Krishna brings spiritual nourishment and joy to His devotees.
39. Govardhanadhari — গোবর্দ্ধনধারী
Bengali:
সম্বর্ত্তক নাম রাখে গোবর্দ্ধনধারী
Meaning: The lifter of Govardhana Hill.
Who gives this name: Samvartaka.
Govardhanadhari recalls one of Krishna’s most celebrated Vraja pastimes. Krishna lifted Govardhana Hill and held it aloft as an umbrella to protect the residents of Vraja from the devastating storm sent by Indra.
40. Pranapati — প্রাণপতি
Bengali:
প্রাণপতি নাম রাখে যত ব্রজনারী
Meaning: The Lord of their very lives.
Who gives this name: The women of Vraja.
For the women of Vraja, Krishna is Pranapati — the Lord who is dearer to them than life itself. The name expresses the extraordinary depth of their loving attachment to Krishna.
41. Arati-sudana — আরতি-সুদন
Bengali:
অদিতি রাখিল নাম আরতি-সুদন
Meaning: The destroyer of suffering and distress.
Who gives this name: Aditi.
Arati refers to distress, suffering or difficulty, while Sudana conveys destruction or removal. Thus Arati-sudana celebrates Krishna as the Lord who removes the troubles of His devotees.
42. Yamala-Arjuna — যমল-অর্জুন
Bengali:
গদাধর নাম রাখে যমল-অর্জুন
Meaning: He associated with the deliverance of the twin Arjuna trees.
Who gives this name: Gadadhara.
The name recalls Krishna’s childhood pastime in which the two arjuna trees were liberated when little Krishna, bound to a wooden mortar, pulled them down. The pastime reveals both His extraordinary power and His compassion toward fallen souls.
43. Mahayodha
Bengali:
মহাযোদ্ধা নাম রাখি ভীম মহাবল
Meaning: The immensely powerful and formidable Lord.
Who gives this name: Bhima, the mighty warrior.
This name celebrates Krishna’s extraordinary strength and heroic nature. Although Krishna’s Vraja pastimes emphasize sweetness, His divine power is equally unlimited.
44. Dayanidhi — দয়ানিধি
Bengali:
দয়ানিধি নাম রাখে দরিদ্র সকল
Meaning: The treasure-house of compassion.
Who gives this name: The poor and distressed.
Dayanidhi means “an ocean or treasure of mercy.” Those who are materially or spiritually impoverished turn toward Krishna because He is the compassionate shelter of the helpless.
45. Vrindavana-Chandra — বৃন্দাবন-চন্দ্র
Bengali:
বৃন্দাবন-চন্দ্র নাম রাখে বিন্দুদূতি
Meaning: The moon of Vrindavana.
Who gives this name: Binduduti.
Just as the moon illuminates the night, Krishna illuminates Vrindavana with His beauty, presence and loving pastimes. Vrindavana-Chandra is one of the most beautiful names expressing Krishna’s intimate relationship with the holy land of Vraja.
46. Yamuna-pati — যমুনার পতি
Bengali:
বিরজা রাখিল নাম যমুনার পতি
Meaning: The Lord of the Yamuna.
Who gives this name: Viraja.
The Yamuna is inseparably connected with Krishna’s childhood and youth in Vraja. Her waters witnessed countless pastimes of Krishna with His friends, the gopis and the residents of Vrindavana.
47. Guru Brihaspati — গুরু বৃহস্পতি
Bengali:
বাণী পতি নাম রাখে গুরু বৃহস্পতি
Meaning: The divine teacher and spiritual guide.
Who gives this name: Brihaspati.
This name presents Krishna as the ultimate source of spiritual knowledge and wisdom. Even the greatest teachers derive their ability to guide others from the Supreme source of knowledge.
48. Sumantra Sarathi — সুমন্ত্র সারথি
Bengali:
লক্ষ্মীপতি নাম রাখে সুমন্ত্র সারথি
Meaning: The wise and excellent charioteer.
Who gives this name: Lakshmipati.
Krishna repeatedly accepts the role of a charioteer and guide for His devotees. His position as a sarathi beautifully demonstrates His willingness to serve and assist those who take shelter of Him.
49. Antaryami — অন্তর্যামী
Bengali:
সন্দীপনি নাম রাখে দেব অন্তর্যামী
Meaning: The divine Supersoul dwelling within all hearts.
Who gives this name: Sandipani Muni.
Antaryami means “the indwelling Lord.” Krishna is present within the hearts of all living beings as the Supersoul, witnessing, guiding and accompanying every soul.
50. Trilokera Swami — ত্রিলোকের স্বামী
Bengali:
পরাশর নাম রাখে ত্রিলোকের স্বামী
Meaning: The Lord of the three worlds.
Who gives this name: Parashara Muni.
Krishna is Trilokera Swami, the supreme Lord of all realms of existence. The name emphasizes His universal sovereignty beyond the boundaries of any particular world or community.
51. Anadira Adi — অনাদির আদি
Bengali:
পদ্মযোনী নাম রাখে অনাদির আদি
Meaning: The beginningless origin of all.
Who gives this name: Padmayoni, Lord Brahma.
Krishna is Anadira Adi — the original source who Himself has no beginning. In Vaishnava theology, all created beings have an origin, whereas the Supreme Lord is beginningless.
52. Nata-Narayana — নট-নারায়ন
Bengali:
নট-নারায়ন নাম রাখিল সম্বাদি
Meaning: Narayana who appears as the divine actor.
Who gives this name: Sambadi.
The name Nata-Narayana beautifully combines divine majesty with Krishna’s playful nature. Krishna performs His transcendental pastimes like a divine actor, yet behind these playful activities is the Supreme Lord Himself.
53. HareKrishna
Bengali:
হরেকৃষ্ণ নাম রাখে প্রিয় বলরাম
Meaning: Engager in His divine service
Who gives this name: Balarama.
Hare Krishna is the prayer by which a devotee prays to Krishna to engage him in his divine service.
54. Badal-Shyama — বাদল-শ্যাম
Bengali:
ললিতা রাখিল নাম বাদল-শ্যাম
Meaning: The dark one, beautiful like a rain cloud.
Who gives this name: Lalita-sakhi.
Lalita’s name beautifully evokes Krishna’s dark complexion, which resembles a rain-laden cloud. Badal-Shyama is a deeply poetic Vraja name celebrating Krishna’s incomparable beauty.
55. Ananga-Mohana — অনঙ্গমোহন
Bengali:
বিশাখা রাখিল নাম অনঙ্গমোহন
Meaning: The enchanter of Cupid.
Who gives this name: Vishakha-sakhi.
Krishna is so irresistibly beautiful that even Cupid’s power is surpassed by His charm. Ananga-Mohana therefore describes Krishna as the one whose beauty completely enchants the mind.
56. Vamsivadana — বংশীবদন
Bengali:
সুচিত্রা রাখিল নাম শ্রীবংশীবদন
Meaning: He whose beautiful face plays the flute.
Who gives this name: Suchitra.
Vamsivadana evokes Krishna’s enchanting flute pastimes. His flute, His beautiful face and the forests of Vrindavana are inseparably connected in the devotional imagination of Vraja.
57. Krodha-Nivarana — ক্রোধ-নিবারণ
Bengali:
আয়ন রাখিল নাম ক্রোধ-নিবারণ
Meaning: The remover of anger.
Who gives this name: Ayan.
Krishna has the power to pacify anger and restore harmony. The name reminds devotees that remembrance of the Lord can transform negative emotions and bring the heart toward peace.
58. Kritanta-Shasana — কৃতান্ত-শাসন
Bengali:
চন্ডকেশী নাম রাখে কৃতান্ত-শাসন
Meaning: The Lord who rules over death.
Who gives this name: Chandakeshi.
Kritanta is associated with death, particularly Yama. Kritanta-shasana therefore presents Krishna as the Supreme Lord who stands above death and ultimately liberates His devotees from the cycle of birth and death.
59. Nilakanta-Mani — নীলকান্তমণি
Bengali:
জ্যোতিষ্ক রাখিল নাম নীলকান্তমণি
Meaning: The precious blue jewel.
Who gives this name: Jyotishka.
Krishna’s dark-blue complexion is compared to a precious jewel. The image conveys both His extraordinary beauty and His incomparable value to His devotees.
60. Gopika-Kanta — গোপীকান্ত
Bengali:
গোপীকান্ত নাম রাখে সুদাম ঘরণী
Meaning: The beloved Lord of the gopis.
Who gives this name: Sudama’s wife.
Gopika-kanta means “the beloved of the gopis.” It points toward Krishna’s intimate Vraja pastimes and His unique loving relationships with the devotees of Vrindavana.
61. Jagannatha — জগন্নাথ
Bengali:
ভক্তগণ নাম রাখে দেব জগন্নাথ
Meaning: Lord of the universe.
Who gives this name: The devotees.
Jagannatha is one of the most celebrated names of the Supreme Lord. The name means “Lord of the world,” expressing Krishna’s universal position while retaining the intimate devotional relationship of the bhakta with Bhagavan.
62. Anather Natha — অনাথের নাথ
Bengali:
দুর্বাসা নাম রাখে অনাথের নাথ
Meaning: The Lord and protector of the helpless.
Who gives this name: Durvasa Muni.
Anather Natha means “the Lord of those who have no protector.” Krishna is the ultimate shelter of those who are completely helpless and surrender themselves to Him.
63. Raseshvara — রাসেশ্বর
Bengali:
রাসেশ্বর নাম রাখে যতেক মালিনী
Meaning: Lord of the rasa dance.
Who gives this name: The malinis, or garland-bearing women.
Raseshvara means “Lord of the rasa.” It recalls the celebrated rasa-lila of Vrindavana, in which Krishna becomes the center of the highest expression of divine love.
64. Sarva-Yajneshvara — সর্বযজ্ঞেশ্বর
Bengali:
সর্বযজ্ঞেশ্বর নাম রাখেন শিবানী
Meaning: Lord of all sacrifices.
Who gives this name: Shivani.
Krishna is Sarva-Yajneshvara, the ultimate enjoyer and Lord of all sacrifices. All genuine offerings and acts of worship ultimately find their perfection when directed toward the Supreme Lord.
65. Mitra-Hitakari — মিত্র-হিতকারী
Bengali:
উদ্ধব রাখিল নাম মিত্র-হিতকারী
Meaning: The benefactor and well-wisher of His friends.
Who gives this name: Uddhava.
Krishna is the true well-wisher of His friends. His relationship with Uddhava demonstrates the Lord’s extraordinary affection for those who love and serve Him.
66. Bhava-Bhayahari — ভব-ভয়হারী
Bengali:
অক্রুর রাখিল নাম ভব-ভয়হারী
Meaning: The remover of the fear of material existence.
Who gives this name: Akrura.
Bhava refers to material existence, while Bhayahari means “one who removes fear.” Krishna gives shelter to those who fear the repeated cycle of birth and death and seek liberation through devotion.
67. Nila-Pitavas — নীল-পীতবাস
Bengali:
গুঞ্জমালী নাম রাখে নীল-পীতবাস
Meaning: He who wears blue and yellow garments.
Who gives this name: Gunjamali.
Krishna’s beautiful yellow garments are among His most familiar visual characteristics, while His dark-blue complexion creates a striking contrast. The name poetically evokes His transcendental appearance.
68. Sarvabetta
Bengali:
সর্ববেত্তা নাম রাখে দ্বৈপায়ণ ব্যাস
Meaning: The all-knowing Lord
Who gives this name: Dvaipayana Vyasa.
Srila Vyasadeva is revered as the great compiler of the Vedic literature and the author of the Srimad Bhagavatam. By the name Sarvabetta, Krishna is glorified as the Supreme Lord who knows everything and is the ultimate source of all spiritual knowledge. The name also highlights how divine truth about Krishna is revealed through the Vedic scriptures.
69. Vrajer Ishvara — ব্রজের ঈশ্বর
Bengali:
অষ্টসখী নাম রাখে ব্রজের ঈশ্বর
Meaning: The Lord of Vraja.
Who gives this name: The eight principal sakhis.
Although Krishna lives among the residents of Vraja as their beloved friend and companion, He is simultaneously their supreme Lord. Vrajer Ishvara beautifully combines Krishna’s intimate sweetness with His divine position.
70. Akhiler Sara — অখিলের সার
Bengali:
সুরলোকে নাম রাখে অখিলের সার
Meaning: The essence of all existence.
Who gives this name: The inhabitants of the celestial worlds.
Krishna is described as the essence of everything that exists. All varieties of spiritual and material existence ultimately find their origin, purpose and perfection in Him.
71. Parama Ishvara — পরম ঈশ্বর
Bengali:
বৃষভানু নাম রাখে পরম ঈশ্বর
Meaning: The Supreme Lord.
Who gives this name: Vrishabhanu Maharaja.
Parama Ishvara means “the Supreme Lord.” While Krishna is loved intimately in Vraja, this name explicitly recognizes His supreme divine position.
72. Sarva-Paratpara — সর্ব পরাৎপর
Bengali:
স্বর্গবাসী নাম রাখে সর্ব পরাৎপর
Meaning: The Supreme beyond all others.
Who gives this name: The inhabitants of heaven.
Krishna is Paratpara — beyond the highest. This name expresses His transcendence above all beings, worlds and manifestations of divine power.
73. Anather Sakha — অনাথের সখা
Bengali:
পুলোমা রাখেন নাম অনাথের সখা
Meaning: The friend of the helpless.
Who gives this name: Puloma.
Anather Sakha means “friend of those who have no protector.” Krishna’s friendship is available even to those who feel abandoned or without support, provided they turn toward Him with sincerity.
74. Rasa-Sindhu — রসসিন্ধু
Bengali:
রসসিন্ধু নাম রাখে সখী চিত্রলেখা
Meaning: The ocean of divine rasa.
Who gives this name: Chitralekha-sakhi.
Rasa-sindhu means “ocean of spiritual rasa.” Krishna is the inexhaustible reservoir of transcendental love, beauty, sweetness and spiritual relationships.
75. Arati-Damana — অরাতি দমন
Bengali:
চিত্ররথ নাম রাখে অরাতি দমন
Meaning: The subduer of enemies.
Who gives this name: Chitraratha.
Krishna protects His devotees by defeating those who oppose righteousness and devotion. Arati-damana therefore emphasizes His heroic and protective aspect.
76. Nayana-Ranjana — নয়ন-রঞ্জন
Bengali:
পুলস্ত্য রাখিল নাম নয়ন-রঞ্জন
Meaning: The one who delights the eyes.
Who gives this name: Pulastya Muni.
Krishna’s beauty is described as Nayana-ranjana because simply seeing Him gives extraordinary joy. His form captivates the eyes and draws the heart toward Him.
77. Rasa-Raseshvara — রাস-রাসেশ্বর
Bengali:
কশ্যপ রাখেন নাম রাস-রাসেশ্বর
Meaning: The supreme Lord of divine rasa.
Who gives this name: Kashyapa Muni.
Rasa-Raseshvara emphasizes Krishna’s unique position as the supreme enjoyer and master of transcendental loving relationships. The name particularly evokes the rasa-lila of Vrindavana.
78. Purna Shashadhara — পূর্ণ শশধর
Bengali:
ভাণ্ডারীক নাম রাখে পূর্ণ শশধর
Meaning: The full moon in its complete splendor.
Who gives this name: Bhandarika.
Krishna’s face is frequently compared with the full moon. Purna Shashadhara evokes the fullness, radiance and soothing beauty of His transcendental form.
79. Purusha Pradhana — পুরুষ প্রধান
Bengali:
সুমালী রাখিল নাম পুরুষ প্রধান
Meaning: The foremost of all Males.
Who gives this name: Sumali.
Purusha Pradhana means the chief or supreme among all Males. Krishna is understood as the original Supreme Person from whom all other beings derive their existence.
80. Bhakta-prana — ভক্তগণ প্রাণ
Bengali:
রঞ্জন নাম রাখে ভক্তগণ প্রাণ
Meaning: The very life of the devotees.
Who gives this name: Ranjana
For Krishna’s devotees, He is their very life. Bhakta-prana expresses the intimate reciprocal relationship between Bhagavan and His devotees.
81. Nander Dulal — নন্দের দুলাল
Bengali:
রজকিনী নাম রাখে নন্দের দুলাল
Meaning: The darling son of Nanda.
Who gives this name: Rajakini.
Nanda’s Dulal is one of the most affectionate Bengali expressions for Krishna. It brings us back to the sweetness of Krishna’s childhood in Vraja, where He is cherished as Nanda Maharaja’s beloved son.
82. Brajer Gopala — ব্রজের গোপাল
Bengali:
আহ্লাদিনী নাম রাখে ব্রজের গোপাল
Meaning: The cowherd Lord of Vraja.
Who gives this name: Ahladini.
Gopala is the protector and caretaker of the cows. In Brajer Gopala, Krishna is lovingly remembered as the cowherd boy who belongs to and protects the entire community of Vraja.
83. Nayaner Mani — নয়নের মণি
Bengali:
দেবকী রাখিল নাম নয়নের মণি
Meaning: The jewel of the eyes.
Who gives this name: Devaki.
Nayaner Mani literally means “the jewel of the eyes.” For Mother Devaki, Krishna is her most precious vision and the object of her deepest maternal affection.
84. Jyotirmaya — জ্যোতির্ম্ময়
Bengali:
জ্যোতির্ম্ময় নাম রাখে যাজ্ঞবল্ক্য মুনি
Meaning: The radiant and effulgent one.
Who gives this name: Yajnavalkya Muni.
Jyotirmaya means “filled with divine light.” Krishna is the source of spiritual illumination and the ultimate reality beyond material darkness.
85. Koti-Chandreshvara — কোটি চন্দ্রেশ্বর
Bengali:
অত্রিমুনি নাম রাখে কোটি চন্দ্রেশ্বর
Meaning: More radiant than millions of moons.
Who gives this name: Atri Muni.
The beauty and radiance of Krishna’s form surpass ordinary comparison. Koti-Chandreshvara poetically suggests that the Lord’s splendor exceeds even that of countless full moons.
86. Vishvambhara — বিশ্বম্ভর
Bengali:
গৌতম রাখিল নাম দেব বিশ্বম্ভর
Meaning: The sustainer of the universe.
Who gives this name: Gautama.
Vishvambhara means “He who sustains the universe.” Krishna is not only the source of creation but also its ultimate maintainer and shelter.
87. Achintya-Achyuta — অচিন্ত্য-অচ্যুত
Bengali:
মরীচি রাখিল নাম অচিন্ত্য-অচ্যুত
Meaning: The inconceivable and infallible Lord.
Who gives this name: Marichi.
Achintya means “inconceivable,” while Achyuta means “infallible” or “He who never falls from His position.” Together they express Krishna’s transcendental nature, which cannot be completely grasped by material reasoning.
88. Jnanatita — জ্ঞানাতীত
Bengali:
জ্ঞানাতীত নাম রাখে শৌনকাদিসুখ
Meaning: Beyond the limits of material knowledge.
Who gives this name: Shaunaka and the sages.
Krishna is Jnanatita — beyond ordinary intellectual knowledge. He can ultimately be understood not merely through scholarship but through spiritual realization and loving devotion.
89. Mahakala — মহাকাল
Bengali:
রুদ্রগণ নাম রাখে দেব মহাকাল
Meaning: The great Lord of time.
Who gives this name: The Rudras.
Mahakala represents the Lord’s mastery over time itself. Time eventually destroys everything within the material universe, but Krishna stands beyond time as its supreme controller.
90. Dayala — দয়াল
Bengali:
সুরগণ নাম রাখে ঠাকুর দয়াল
Meaning: The merciful Lord.
Who gives this name: The celestial beings.
Dayala is a simple yet profoundly affectionate name: the merciful Lord. Krishna’s compassion is repeatedly celebrated throughout Vaishnava literature as one of His most attractive qualities.
91. Putana-Nashana — পুতনা-নাশন
Bengali:
সিদ্ধগণ নাম রাখে পুতনা-নাশন
Meaning: The destroyer of Putana.
Who gives this name: The perfected beings.
Putana-Nashana recalls Krishna’s childhood pastime of destroying the demoness Putana. Even as a small child, Krishna demonstrated His supreme power while simultaneously granting Putana spiritual benefit through contact with Him.
92. Kapila Tapodhana — কপিল তপোধন
Bengali:
সিদ্ধার্থ রাখিল নাম কপিল তপোধন
Meaning: The divine treasure of austerity, like Kapila.
Who gives this name: Siddhartha.
The name connects Krishna with the spiritual power represented by great sages such as Kapila. Tapodhana literally suggests one whose wealth is spiritual austerity and realization.
93. Agatir Gati — অগতির গতি
Bengali:
ভাদুরি নাম রাখে অগতির গতি
Meaning: The ultimate shelter of those who have nowhere else to go.
Who gives this name: Bhaduri.
Agatir Gati is one of the most moving names in the list. When a person has no worldly shelter or direction, Krishna becomes the ultimate destination and refuge.
94. Trilokera Pati — ত্রিলোকের পতি
Bengali:
মৎস্যগন্ধা নাম রাখে ত্রিলোকের পতি
Meaning: Lord of the three worlds.
Who gives this name: Matsyagandha.
This name again emphasizes Krishna’s universal sovereignty. The three worlds are ultimately under the supreme control of the Lord.
95. Akhila-Bandhava — অখিল বান্ধব
Bengali:
শুক্রাচার্য্য নাম রাখে অখিল বান্ধব
Meaning: The friend and well-wisher of all.
Who gives this name: Shukracharya.
Akhila-bandhava means “friend of everyone.” Krishna’s compassion is not restricted to one group; He is the eternal well-wisher of all living beings.
96. Sri Madhava — শ্রীমাধব
Bengali:
বিষ্ণুলোকে নাম রাখে দেব শ্রীমাধব
Meaning: Sri Madhava, the Lord of divine fortune.
Who gives this name: The inhabitants of Vishnu-loka.
Madhava is a celebrated name of Krishna and Vishnu. It is associated with His relationship with Sri, the goddess of fortune, and expresses His eternal divine beauty and prosperity.
97. Yadukulapati — যদুকুলপতি
Bengali:
যদুগণ নাম রাখে যদুকুলপতি
Meaning: Lord of the Yadu dynasty.
Who gives this name: The Yadus.
Krishna is Yadukulapati, the supreme Lord and leader of the Yadu dynasty. The name emphasizes His identity within the Yadu family while recognizing His supreme position.
98. Srishti-Sthiti — সৃষ্টি-স্থিতি
Bengali:
অশ্বিনীকুমার নাম রাখে সৃষ্টি-স্থিতি
Meaning: The source and sustainer of creation.
Who gives this name: The Ashvini Kumaras.
The name again points toward Krishna’s universal function as the source and sustainer of existence. All creation ultimately rests upon the Supreme Lord.
99. Kala-Nivarana — কাল-নিবারণ
Bengali:
অর্য্যমা রাখিল নাম কাল-নিবারণ
Meaning: The remover or controller of the power of time.
Who gives this name: Aryama.
Krishna stands beyond the destructive influence of material time. For those who take shelter of Him, the Lord becomes the ultimate protector from the cycle of temporal existence.
100. Ajnana-Nashana — অজ্ঞান-নাশন
Bengali:
সত্যবতী নাম রাখে অজ্ঞান-নাশন
Meaning: The destroyer of ignorance.
Who gives this name: Satyavati.
Krishna destroys spiritual ignorance by revealing divine knowledge. When devotion awakens, the darkness that keeps the soul bound to material existence gradually disappears.
101. Bhramari-Bhramara — ভ্রমরী-ভ্রমর
Bengali:
পদ্মাক্ষ রাখিল নাম ভ্রমরী-ভ্রমর
Meaning: The bee among the lotus-like devotees.
Who gives this name: Padmaksha.
The imagery of the bee and lotus is deeply poetic. Just as a bee is attracted to the fragrance and nectar of a flower, Krishna is the enchanting center toward whom loving hearts are naturally drawn.
102. Tribhanga — ত্রিভঙ্গ
Bengali:
ত্রিভঙ্গ রাখিল নাম যত সহচর
Meaning: The Lord who stands in the threefold-bending posture.
Who gives this name: His various companions.
Tribhanga is one of the most iconic descriptions of Krishna’s form. His body bends gracefully in three places as He plays His flute, creating one of the most beautiful images of Krishna in Gaudiya Vaishnava art and devotion.
103. Bankachandra — বংকচন্দ্র
Bengali:
বংকচন্দ্র নাম রাখে শ্রীরূপমঞ্জরী
Meaning: The beautifully curved moon-like Lord.
Who gives this name: Sri Rupa Manjari.
Bankachandra evokes Krishna’s graceful, curved form and moonlike beauty. The name is especially significant in the devotional atmosphere of the manjari tradition associated with Sri Rupa Manjari.
104. Gopi-Manohari — গোপী-মনোহারী
Bengali:
মাধুরা রাখিল নাম গোপী-মনোহারী
Meaning: The enchanter of the hearts of the gopis.
Who gives this name: Madhura.
Krishna’s beauty and flute enchant the hearts of the gopis of Vraja. Gopi-Manohari therefore expresses one of the central themes of Krishna’s Vrindavana pastimes — His unique loving relationship with His devotees.
105. Abhishta-Purana — অভীষ্টপুরণ
Bengali:
মঞ্জুমালী নাম রাখে অভীষ্টপুরণ
Meaning: The fulfiller of cherished desires.
Who gives this name: Manjumali.
Krishna fulfills the deepest spiritual aspirations of His devotees. The name Abhishta-Purana therefore expresses His loving willingness to fulfill the genuine devotional desires of those who take shelter of Him.
106. Madana-Mohana — মদনমোহন
Bengali:
কুটিলা রাখিল নাম মদনমোহন
Meaning: The enchanter of Cupid.
Who gives this name: Kutila.
Madana-Mohana is one of Krishna’s most famous names in Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Krishna’s beauty is so extraordinary that even Madana, the god of attraction, becomes enchanted by Him. For devotees, remembrance of Madana-Mohana helps turn the restless mind toward the Supreme Lord
107. Karma-Brahma-Nasha — কর্ম্মব্রহ্ম-নাশ
Bengali:
মঞ্জরী রাখিল নাম কর্ম্মব্রহ্ম-নাশ
Meaning: The destroyer of material karma and bondage.
Who gives this name: manjari.
Krishna has the power to destroy the reactions of material activity and the bondage created by karma. Through sincere devotion and surrender to Him, the soul gradually becomes free from material entanglement.
108. Purna-Abhilasha — পূর্ণ অভিলাস
Bengali:
ব্রজব নাম রাখে পূর্ণ অভিলাস
Meaning: The fulfiller of all cherished aspirations.
Who gives this name: Brajaba.
The final name is Purna-Abhilasha, “He who fulfills all cherished desires.” It is a fitting conclusion to the 108 names. After passing through Krishna’s countless relationships, qualities, forms and pastimes, the composition ends with the assurance that Krishna is the ultimate fulfiller of the heart’s deepest spiritual longing.