boy · Sanskrit

Kris

/KRIS/

Meaning: Dark, attractive

Kris at a glance

Meaning: Dark, attractive
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: KRIS
Syllables: 1
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Krish, Krees, Krisah, Kriso, Kreesah, Kreeso

Lucky details for Kris

Number: 9
Color: Coral Red
Stone: Red Coral
Flower: Marigold
Day: Tuesday
Planet: Mars
Zodiac: Aries
Metal: Bronze

Kris is a Sanskrit name meaning “dark, attractive”. It is a spelling variant of Krish and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Kris for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Kris reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.

Numerology

Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.

Personality

Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate

Positive Traits

Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it

Negative Traits

Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy

Career Suggestions

Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery

Nicknames

Krii Kry

Middle Names

Kabir Krisah Kianah

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aarya Akshaiya Aneeketa Arnaah Cheereg

FAQs about the name Kris

What does the name Kris mean?

Kris means “dark, attractive” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Kris a boy or girl name?

Kris is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Kris?

Kris is pronounced KRIS (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Kris?

The lucky number for Kris is 9, ruled by Mars.

What are good nicknames for Kris?

Popular short forms include Krii, Kry.