Hare Krishna

noun

Ha·​re Krish·​na ˈhär-ē-ˈkrish-nə 

ˈher-, 

ˈha-rē-

plural Hare Krishna or Hare Krishnas

: a member of a religious group dedicated to the worship of the Hindu god Krishna

Examples of Hare Krishna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hanin was born in India to New Zealanders who followed the Hare Krishna movement. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

The first was a donation to Food for Life Global (now known as Food Yoga International and long associated with the Hare Krishna movement). — Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

The University of Florida has suspended the on-campus lunch service provided by the Hare Krishna, according to a report from the Independent Florida Alligator. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026

Geography and history professor Helena Lemos, 67, who also goes by her Hare Krishna name Kunti Devi Dasi, has been a Rio Carnival reveler since her teenage years. — ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Hare Krishna, phrase in a chant, from Hindi hare Kṛṣṇa O Krishna!

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Hare Krishna

• mishna
• mishnah