Krishnamurti
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| Pronunciation | /krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee |
|---|---|
| Language | South Indian regional languages |
| Origin | |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Derivation | Krishna Murti |
| Meaning | in the image of Krishna |
| Region of origin | South India |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | see § Variants |
| Variant form | 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
[edit | edit source]Some forms separate the name elements , 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Non-Indian nationality is noted when known.
A
[edit | edit source]- Agri S. S. Krishnamurthy (b. 1959) – politician
- Anand Krishnamoorthi (b. 1990) – film sound designer, editor, and mixer
- Anuradha Krishnamoorthy (fl. 2010s) – social entrepreneur and cheesemaker
- Ashok Krishnamoorthy (fl. 2010s) – electrical engineer and IEEE Fellow
B
[edit | edit source]- Bhadriraju Krishnamurti (1928–2012) – Dravidian linguist
- Bhavani Narayanrao Krishnamurti Sharma or B. N. K. Sharma (1909–2005) – writer and scholar
E
[edit | edit source]- Ennapadam Srinivas Krishnamoorthy (b. 1966) – neuropsychiatrist
G
[edit | edit source]- Krishnamurthy Gobinathan (b. 1978) – Malaysian field hockey player and field hockey coach (Malaysia national)
H
[edit | edit source]- H.M. Krishna Murthy (fl. 1980s – c. 2000s) – former university researcher
J
[edit | edit source]- Jalakantapuram Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthy or J. R. Krishnamoorthy (fl. 1950s – c. 2010s) – medical doctor
- Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) – philosopher
K
[edit | edit source]- K. Krishnamurthy (1915–2011) – writer, publisher and political activist
- K. Jana Krishnamurthi or Jana Krishnamurthi (1928–2007) – politician
- Kambalapadu Ediga Krishnamurthy or K. E. Krishnamurthy (b. 1938) – politician
- Karanam Balaram Krishna Murthy (b. 1946) – politician
- Kaviraz Krishna Murthy Sastry or Sripada Krishnamurty Sastry (1866–1960) – Telugu-language poet
- Krishnasamy Krishnamoorthy or K. Krishnamoorthy (1944–2019) – politician
L
[edit | edit source]- Lakshmi Krishnamurti (1925–2009) – author and politician
- Lekshmi Krishnamoorthy (b. 1927 or 1928 – d. 2018) – actress
M
[edit | edit source]- Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla (b. 1958) – international parasports athlete
- Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy (b. 1949) – Telugu-language writer
- Mukkamala Krishna Murthy or Mukkamala (1920–1987) – actor and film director
- Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy or Yamini Krishnamurthy (1940–2024) – traditional and folk dancer
N
[edit | edit source]- N. Krishnamurthi Muniandy or Krishnamurthi Muniandy (b. 1980) – Malaysian cricketer (Malaysia national)
- Nandalal Krishnamoorthy or Nandu (b. 1965) – Malayalam-language actor
- Nedunuri Krishnamurthy (1927–2014) – classical Indian vocalist and art educator
P
[edit | edit source]- P. Krishnamoorthy (1943–2020) – film art director, production and costume designer
- Pallemoni Krishnamurthy or Pochiah Krishnamurthy (1947–1999) – cricketer
- Panchapakesa Krishnamurti or P. Krishnamurti (1903–1966) – scientist and industrialist
- Krishnamurthy Perumal (b. 1943) – athlete, field hockey player, coach and manager
- Krishnamoorthy Puranik (1911–1985) – educator and writer
- Purniah Narasinga Rao Krishnamurti or P. N. Krishnamurti (1849–1911) – lawyer and civil administrator
R
[edit | edit source]- R. Krishnamoorthy (fl. 1980s) – film director
- Raja Krishnamoorthy or Kitty (b. 1952) – actor and film director
- Krishnamurthy Rajagopalan Iyer or Krishnamurthy Rajagopalan (b. 1967) – cricketer
- Krishnamoorthy Rajannaidu (fl. 2010s) – Malaysian politician (Malaysia national)
- Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy or Kalki Krishnamurthy (1899–1954) – writer, journalist and Indian independence activist
S
[edit | edit source]- S. Krishnamoorthy (fl. 1980s) – politician
- S. Krishnamoorthy or Madhan Bob (b. 1953) – comedian and actor
- S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao (1902–1968) – politician
- Krishnamurthy Santhanam (d. 2021) – nuclear scientist
- Sharada Krishnamurthy or Kavita Krishnamurti (b. 1958) – film playback singer
- Soorya Krishnamoorthy (b. 1952) – artist, arts administrator and scientist
- Srinath Krishnamoorthy (b. 1986) – novelist
- Subramanian Krishnamoorthy (1929–2014) – writer
- Subramanian Raja Krishnamoorthi or Raja Krishnamoorthi (b. 1973) – Illinois (US) businessman, lawyer, civil servant, and US Representative (US national)
- Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (b. 1975) – actor, writer, painter and singer
- Sudhakar Krishnamurti (b. 1957) – medical doctor
T
[edit | edit source]- Tammareddy Krishna Murthy (1920–2013) – film producer
- Taruvai Subayya Krishnamurthy or T. S. Krishnamurthy (b. 1941) – former Indian civil servant, including Chief Election Commissioner
- Thiru Krishnamoorthy or Thiru (b. 1979) – film director and screenwriter
- Tiruvalam Natarajan Krishnamurti or T. N. Krishnamurti (c. 1932 – 2018) – meteorologist and academic
U
[edit | edit source]- Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti or U. G. Krishnamurti (1918–2007) – philosopher
V
[edit | edit source]- V. Krishnamurthy Gounder (fl. 1960s – c. 1980s) – politician
- Vaidyanathan Krishnamurthy or V. Krishnamurthy (1929–2002) – veterinarian and conservationist
- Venkataraman Krishnamurthy or V. Krishnamurthy (1925–2022) – Indian civil servant and government advisor
- Krishnamurti Villanueva or Cris Villanueva (b. 1971) – Filipino film and television actor (Philippines national)
No other name
[edit | edit source]- Krishnamoorthy (b. 1963 or 1964 – d. 2019) – comedic actor in Tamil cinema
See also
[edit | edit source]- Murthy – a related South Indian name
