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Karan

Boy · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Ear, of the ear, of the noble

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KAH-run
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit; meaning debated, often ear or a warrior name.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English

Commonly used in: India, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • KarnaSanskrit

    Original Sanskrit form.

Cultural associations

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  • Karna

    Warrior in the Mahabharata, a son of Kunti and Surya.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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