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Kiran

Gender-neutral · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Ray of light; beam
Pronunciation
KEER-un
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit 'kirana' meaning a ray of light.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernClassicInternational

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi

Commonly used in: United States, South Asia, India

Alternate spellings

  • KierenEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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