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Renette

A form of Lord Krishna, meaning 'the dark-skinned one' or 'forest'. This name reflects a person with a magnetic, charming, and compassionate personality who brings light and joy to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births567
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1960
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1953
Most recent1964
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 40%LA — 20%HI — 20%IL — 20%AK — 0%

Notable People

Kannan Gill (Stand-up Comedian and Actor) · Kannan Iyer (Film Director of Ek Thi Daayan) · Ravi Kannan (Computer Scientist and Godel Prize winner) · Kannan (Music Composer in Tamil cinema) · P. Kannan (Indian Politician)

Nicknames & Diminutives

KannuKanni

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