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Krishnamurti ( 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.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
See also