Indian name meaning
Karma
⚥ UnisexKar·ma · 2 syllables
Action; deed; destiny
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| K | a | r | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Karma carries the name number 1.
About the name Karma
Karma is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Action; deed; destiny.”
Spoken aloud it is Kar·ma — 2 syllables. Karma turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karma mean?
Karma means “Action; deed; destiny.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Karma a boy or a girl name?
Karma is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Karma?
Karma is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Karma?
Karma has 2 syllables and is said as Kar·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Karma?
In the Chaldean system, Karma has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Karma a common name in India?
Karma appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Karma?
For a sibling to Karma, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kailash, Kalawati or Ghanshyam all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Karma?
Dharma, Fatima, Garima or Mahima share Karma's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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