Krishnamurti

Krishnamurti
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

Krishnamurti (/krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee) is a South Indian name. It has several variants.

Variants

Some forms separate the name elements (see § Etymology and usage), 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

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

Non-Indian nationality is noted when known.

A

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

Bhadriraju Krishnamurti (⁠1928–2012⁠) – Dravidian linguist
Bhavani Narayanrao Krishnamurti Sharma or B. N. K. Sharma (⁠1909–2005⁠) – writer and scholar

E

Ennapadam Srinivas Krishnamoorthy (b. 1966) – neuropsychiatrist

G

Krishnamurthy Gobinathan (b. 1978) – Malaysian field hockey player and field hockey coach (Malaysia national)

H

H.M. Krishna Murthy (fl. 1980s – c. 2000s) – former university researcher

J

Jalakantapuram Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthy or J. R. Krishnamoorthy (fl. 1950s – c. 2010s) – medical doctor
Jiddu Krishnamurti (⁠1895–1986⁠) – philosopher

K

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

Lakshmi Krishnamurti (⁠1925–2009⁠) – author and politician
Lekshmi Krishnamoorthy (⁠b. 1927 or 1928 – d. 2018⁠) – actress

M

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

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

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

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

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

T

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

Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti or U. G. Krishnamurti (⁠1918–2007⁠) – philosopher

V

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

Krishnamoorthy (⁠b. 1963 or 1964 – d. 2019⁠) – comedic actor in Tamil cinema

Origin
Pronunciation	/krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee
Language	South Indian regional languages
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

Krishnamurti

Variants

Etymology and usage

People

A

B

E

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

P

R

S

T

U

V

No other name

See also