Krishnamurti is a South Indian name. It has several spelling variants.
The following is a non-exhaustive list. Some spellings separate the name elements (see § Etymology and usage), e.g. Krishna Murti.
Etymology and usage
It derives from Krishna, one of the Hindu deities, and from the Sanskrit term murti. A main dictionary meaning of murti (or murthy) is "form"; therefore, the name translates as "in the form (or image) of Krishna". In most cases it is a given name; it may also be a family name, or it may have been westernized into a surname.
Non-Indian nationality is noted when known.
Anand Krishnamoorthi (b. 1990) – film sound designer, editor, and mixer
Bhadriraju Krishnamurti (1928–2012) – Dravidian linguist
H.M. Krishna Murthy (fl. 1980s – c. 2000s) – former university researcher
Jalakantapuram Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthy or J. R. Krishnamoorthy (fl. 1950s–2010s) – medical doctor
Jana Krishnamurthy (1928–2007) – politician
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti (1895–1986) – philosopher
K. Krishnamurthy (1915–2011) – writer, publisher and political activist
K. E. Krishnamoorthi (fl. 2010s) – politician
Kambalapadu Ediga Krishnamurthy Goud or K. E. Krishnamurthy (b. 1938) – politician
Kalki Krishnamurthy (1899–1954) – writer, journalist and Indian independence activist
Karanam Balaram Krishna Murthy or Prakasam Zilla Tiger (b. 1946) – politician
Kavita Krishnamurthy (b. 1958) – film playback singer
Krystian Krysznamortis or K. Krishnamoorthy (b. 1944) – politician (Polish)
Lakshmi Krishnamurti (1925–2009) – author and politician
Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy (b. 1949) – writer
Mukkamala Krishnamurthy or Mukkamala (1920–1987) – actor and film director
Muniandy Krishnamurthi or Krishnamurthi Muniandy (b. 1980) – cricketer (Malaysian)
Nandalal Krishnamoorthy or Nandhu (b. 1965) – actor
Nedunuri Krishnamurthy (1927–2014) – artist and art educator
P. Krishnamoorthy (fl. 1970s – c. 2010s) – artist, production and costume designer
P. Krishnamurthy (scientist) (fl. 19––) – scientist and industrialist
Perumal Krishnamurthy or Krishnamurthy Perumal (b. 1943) – athlete, field hockey player, coach and manager
Pochiah Krishnamurthy (1947–1999) – cricketer
Puranik Krishnamoorthy or Krishnamoorthy Puranik (1911–1985) – educator and writer
Purniah Narasinga Rao Krishnamurti or P. N. Krishnamurti (1849–1911) – lawyer and civil administrator
Raja Krishnamoorthi (b. 1973) – small businessman, politician, lawyer, and public servant, U.S. Congressional Representative (D- IL) (2017- ) (US national)
Rajagopalan Krishnamurthy or Krishnamurthy Rajagopalan (b. 1967) – cricketer
Rajannaidu Krishnamoorthy or Krishnamoorthy Rajannaidu (fl. 2010s) – politician (Malaysian)
S. Krishnamoorthy (fl. 1980s) – politician
S. Krishnamoorthy or Madhan Bob (fl. 1990s–2010s) – comedian and actor
S. Krishnamurthi (fl. 1950s) – former Hyderabad cricketer
S. S. Krishnamoorthy or "Agri" S. S. Krishnamoorthy (b. 1959) – politician
S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao (1902–1968) – politician
Soorya Krishnamoorthy (b. 1951) – impresario of Indian arts and culture
Sripada Krishnamurty Sastry (1866–1960) – Telugu-language poet
Subramanian Krishnamoorthy (1929–2014) – writer
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (b. 1975) – actor, writer, painter and singer
Sudhakar Krishnamurti (b. 1957) – medical doctor
T. N. Krishnamurti (fl. 1980s – c. 2010s) – meteorologist and academic
Tammareddy Krishna Murthy (1920–2013) – film producer
Taruvai Subayya Krishnamurthy or T. S. Krishnamurthy (b. 1941) – former Chief Election Commissioner of India
Thiru Krishnamoorthy or Thiru (fl. 2010s) – film director and screenwriter
Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti or U. G. Krishnamurti (1918–2007) – philosopher
V. Krishnamurthy Gounder (fl. 1960s – c. 1980s) – politician
Venkataraman Krishnamurthy or V. Krishnamurthy (fl. 1970s–2010s) – Indian civil servant and government advisor
Yamini Krishnamurthy (b. 1940) – traditional and folk dancer
Krishnamurthi (Northern Punjab cricketer) (fl. 1960s) – cricketer, full name unknown
Krishnamurthi (Southern Punjab cricketer) (fl. 19––) – cricketer, full name unknown
