Keev is a regional name of Krishna from the Hindu tradition, literally meaning, "prankster".1 The name appears in the 108 names of Krishna in Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
Scriptural references
Gaudiya Vaishnavism
According to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s commentary on the Gaudiya Vaishnavism, "Keev" has the following meanings:
- One who is mischievous
- The prodigious son
- entity that takes after Krishna, “Krishna-Jeev”
References
References
- Evans, Coby (2019-11-01). Mythology: Legends, Gods, and Myths from India. Self Publisher. p. 12. ISBN 978-88-353-2701-1.
- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dhallapiccola