Name Ghanashyama Gender Masculine Usage Hinduism Scripts घनश्याम(Sanskrit) Pronounced Pron. /ɡʱɐ.nɐ́.ˈɕjɑː.mɐ́/(Sanskrit) Theme black Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified Meaning & History Means "deep black (like a heavy cloud)" in Sanskrit, derived from घन (ghana) meaning "dense, thick" and श्याम (śyāma) meaning "dark, black". This is another name of the Hindu god Krishna, given in reference to his dark complexion.