Indian name meaning
Karuna
♀ GirlKa·ru·na · 3 syllables
Compassion; mercy; kindness
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| K | a | r | u | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Karuna carries the name number 8.
About the name Karuna
Karuna is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Compassion; mercy; kindness.”
Spoken aloud it is Ka·ru·na — 3 syllables. Karuna turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karuna mean?
Karuna means “Compassion; mercy; kindness.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Karuna a boy or a girl name?
Karuna is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Karuna?
Karuna is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Karuna?
Karuna has 3 syllables and is said as Ka·ru·na.
What is the numerology number of the name Karuna?
In the Chaldean system, Karuna has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Karuna a common name in India?
Karuna appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Karuna?
For a brother to Karuna, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kailash, Kalicharan, Kamal or Dhairya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Karuna?
Yamuna, Aruna, Taruna or Krishna share Karuna's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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