Nepali boy name
Karan name meaning
करण
Say it: KA-ran/kʌrʌɳ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #225
Meaning of Karan
Instrument or cause; name of the generous warrior Karna.
नेपालीमा: करण संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ साधन वा कारण हुन्छ। यो दानी योद्धा कर्णको नामसँग पनि जोडिन्छ।
About the name Karan
With meanings of “instrument” or “cause,” Karan also names the generous warrior Karna. That connection gives this Sanskrit name a feeling of courage and generosity. Its five letters are pronounced KA-ran, with a clear opening and a softer finish. Ranked #225 among boy names in our sample, it is common. The sound in names ending in -an is one of the most common in Nepali boy names. You could also consider the similar sounds of Kiran and Karun.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Karan at a glance
| Name | Karan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | करण also कारण, करङ |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #225 among boy names (27 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Karan
- Karan KC · b. 1991
Nepalese cricketer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Arjun♂अर्जुनBright, white, shining
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Dhiraj♂धीरजPatience
- Ranjit♂रञ्जितVictorious in battle
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Dhirendra♂धीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Bhim♂भीमFormidable, mighty
- Pratap♂प्रतापGlory, majesty, valour
- Biplav♂विप्लवRevolution, upheaval
- Biplab♂विप्लवRevolution, upheaval
- Ranjeet♂रञ्जितVictorious in battle
- Prayash♂प्रयासEffort, endeavour, attempt
Names that sound like Karan
Karan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐬𑐞 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒩𑒝 |
| Bengali | করণ |
| Gujarati | કરણ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀭𑀡 |
| IAST romanization | karaṇ |
FAQ about the name Karan
What is the meaning of Karan?
Karan means: Instrument or cause; name of the generous warrior Karna. (नेपालीमा: कर्ण)
Is Karan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Karan in Nepali?
Karan is written करण in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written कारण or करङ.
How do you pronounce Karan?
Karan is pronounced KA-ran (IPA: /kʌrʌɳ/).
What is the origin of the name Karan?
Karan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Karan?
Karan ranks #225 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Karan?
Notable people named Karan include Karan KC (Nepalese cricketer).