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South India South India, also known as Dakshina Bharata or Peninsular India, consists of the peninsular southern part of India. It encompasses the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, as well as the union terr ...

n name. It has several spelling variants.

Variants

The following is a non-exhaustive list. Some spellings separate the name elements , e.g. .

Etymology and usage

Derived from the Hindu deity Krishna and the

Sanskrit Sanskrit (; attributively , ; nominally , , ) is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had Trans-cultural diffusion ...

term

murti In the Hindu tradition, a ''murti'' ( sa, मूर्ति, mūrti, ) is a devotional image such as a statue, or "idol" (a common and non-pejorative term in Indian English), of a deity or saint. In Hindu temples, it is a symbolic icon. T ...

(form), the name can be translated "in the form (or image) of

Krishna Krishna (; sa, कृष्ण ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme god in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is on ...

". Usually a

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...

, it may also be a

family name In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, ...

or westernized into a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

People

Non-Indian nationality is when known.

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Anand Krishnamoorthi Anand Krishnamoorthi is an Indian film sound designer, sound editor and production sound mixer. Early life Anand first appeared in Mani Ratnam's film Anjali and later made appearances in several other films, notably May Madham, Sathi Leela ...

(b. 1990) film sound designer, editor, and mixer

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* Bhadriraju Krishnamurti (19282012) Dravidian linguist * Bhavani Narayanrao Krishnamurti Sharma or

B. N. K. Sharma Bhavani Narayanrao Krishnamurti Sharma (9 June 1909 – 2 July 2005), commonly known as B. N. K. Sharma or B. N. Krishnamurti Sharma, was an Indian writer, scholar, professor, and Indologist. Sharma was a professor and Head of the Department of ...

(19092005) writer and scholar

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* H.M. Krishna Murthy () former university researcher

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* Jalakantapuram Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthy or J. R. Krishnamoorthy () medical doctor * Jana Krishnamurthy (19282007) politician *

Jiddu Krishnamurti Jiddu Krishnamurti (; 11 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was a philosopher, speaker and writer. In his early life, he was groomed to be the new World Teacher, an advanced spiritual position in the theosophical tradition, but later rejected th ...

(18951986) philosopher

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* K. Krishnamurthy (19152011) writer, publisher and political activist * Kambalapadu Ediga Krishnamurthy Goud or K. E. Krishnamurthy (b. 1938) politician *

Kalki Krishnamurthy , birth_name = Ramasamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy , birth_date = , birth_place = Puthamangalam, near Manalmedu , death_date = , death_place = Chennai, India , occupation = journalist, critic and writer , nationality = Indian , education = H ...

(18991954) writer, journalist and Indian independence activist *

Karanam Balaram Krishna Murthy Karanam Balaram Krishna Murthy (Karaṇaṁ Balarām Kr̥ṣṇa Mūrti), (born 31 October 1946) is an Indian politician in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was born in Thimmasamudram village of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. He was elec ...

or Prakasam Zilla Tiger (b. 1946) politician *

Kavita Krishnamurthy Sharada Krishnamurthy, popularly known as Kavita Krishnamurthy or Kavita Subramaniam, is an Indian playback and classical singer. She has recorded 50,000 songs in 45 various Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Rajasthani, Bhoj ...

(b. 1958) film playback singer * Krishnasamy Krishnamoorthy or K. Krishnamoorthy (19442019) politician

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Lakshmi Krishnamurti Lakshmi Krishnamurti (1 August 1925 – 14 June 2009) was an Indian author and politician. She is the daughter of Indian independence activist S. Satyamurti. Early life Lakshmi Krishnamurti was born on 1 August 1925. in Madras, British In ...

(19252009) author and politician

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Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy (born 13 November 1949 in Vijayawada) is a Telugu writer known for writing thriller plots. Writings Murthy wrote many novels and short stories. The film ''Jyothi Lakshmi'' (2015) is based on one of his novels, ...

(b. 1949) writer * Mukkamala Krishnamurthy or Mukkamala (19201987) actor and film director * Muniandy Krishnamurthi or Krishnamurthi Muniandy (b. 1980) cricketer ()

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* Nandalal Krishnamoorthy or

Nandhu Nandalal Krishnamoorthy better known by his stage name Nandu is an Indian actor primarily working in Malayalam films. Although he has been in the industry for more than 30 years, he is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal' s ''Spirit'', dir ...

(b. 1965) actor *

Nedunuri Krishnamurthy Nedunuri Krishnamurthy (10 October 1927 – 8 December 2014) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist.

(19272014) artist and art educator

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P. Krishnamoorthy P. Krishnamoorthy (8 September 1943 – 13 December 2020) was an Indian film The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film p ...

(19432020) film artist, production and costume designer * Panchapakesa Krishnamurti or P. Krishnamurti (19031966) scientist and industrialist * Perumal Krishnamurthy or

Krishnamurthy Perumal Krishnamurthy Perumal (born 26 September 1943) is a two-time Olympic medalist in field hockey and Arjuna Award winning sportsman for India. He hails from the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. En route to the Indian national hockey team, he played f ...

(b. 1943) athlete, field hockey player, coach and manager *

Pochiah Krishnamurthy Pallemoni Krishnamurthy, also known as Pochiah Krishnamurthy, (12 July 1947 – 28 January 1999) was an Indian cricketer who played in five Test matches in 1971 against West Indies and one One Day International A One Day International ...

(19471999) cricketer * Puranik Krishnamoorthy or Krishnamoorthy Puranik (19111985) educator and writer * Purniah Narasinga Rao Krishnamurti or P. N. Krishnamurti (18491911) lawyer and civil administrator

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Raja Krishnamoorthi Subramanian Raja Krishnamoorthi ( born July 19, 1973) is an Indian-born American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2017. The district includes many of Chicago's western and northwestern suburbs, such as Hof ...

(b. 1973) Illinois (US) businessman, lawyer, civil servant, and US Representative () * Rajagopalan Krishnamurthy or Krishnamurthy Rajagopalan (b. 1967) cricketer * Rajannaidu Krishnamoorthy or Krishnamoorthy Rajannaidu () politician ()

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* S. Krishnamoorthy () politician * S. Krishnamoorthy or

Madhan Bob S. Krishnamoorthy (born 19 October 1953) professionally known as Madhan Bob, is an Indian actor and comedian, appearing in many Tamil films in supporting roles. Madhan Babu is known for his amusing facial expressions, laughter and protruding ey ...

(b. 1953) comedian and actor * S. S. Krishnamoorthy or "Agri" S. S. Krishnamoorthy (b. 1959) politician * S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao (19021968) politician * Santhanam Krishnamurthy or Krishnamurthy Santhanam (d. 2021) nuclear scientist * Sripada Krishnamurty Sastry (18661960) Telugu-language poet * Subramanian Krishnamoorthy (19292014) writer * Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (b. 1975) actor, writer, painter and singer * Sudhakar Krishnamurti (b. 1957) medical doctor

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Tammareddy Krishna Murthy Tammareddy Krishna Murthy (1920 – 16 September 2013) was an Indian film producer who worked in Telugu cinema. He received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2007. Krishna Murthy started his career in the fi ...

(19202013) film producer * Taruvai Subayya Krishnamurthy or T. S. Krishnamurthy (b. 1941) former Indian civil servant, including Chief Election Commissioner * Thiru Krishnamoorthy or

Thiru In Tamil, honorifics ( ta, முறை, muṟai) governs daily speech and register of both written and spoken communication. Traditionally, Tamil has been classified into two registers ''viz'' செந்தமிழ் (Centamiḻ) meaning ' ...

(b. 1979) film director and screenwriter * Tiruvalam Natarajan Krishnamurti or T. N. Krishnamurti (19322018) meteorologist and academic

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* Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti or

U. G. Krishnamurti Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti (9 July 1918 – 22 March 2007) was an intellectual who questioned the state of spiritual enlightenment. Having pursued a religious path in his youth and eventually rejecting it, U.G. claimed to have experienced ...

(19182007) philosopher

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* V. Krishnamurthy Gounder () politician * Vaidyanathan Krishnamurthy or

V. Krishnamurthy Venkataraman Krishnamurthy (14 January 1925 – 26 June 2022) was an Indian civil servant. V. Krishnamurthy is known as the "Father of Public sector undertakings in India" for his leadership and successful contribution in turning around Bhara ...

(19292002) veterinarian and conservationist * Venkataraman Krishnamurthy or

(19252022) Indian civil servant and government advisor * Krishnamurti Villanueva or Cris Villanueva (b. 1971) Filipino film and television actor ()

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Yamini Krishnamurthy Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy (born 20 December 1940) is an Indian dancer of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi styles of dancing. Early life Yamini Krishnamurthy was born in Madanapalli, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. She was brought up in Chida ...

(b. 1940) traditional and folk dancer

No other name

* Krishnamoorthy ( or 1964 ) comedic actor in Tamil cinema {{given name, type=both Indian surnames Indian given names