Nepali girl name
Karuna name meaning
करुणा
Say it: ka-RU-na/kʌruɳaː/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #99
Meaning of Karuna
Compassion, mercy and kindness towards all beings.
नेपालीमा: करुणा संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ दया, ममता र सबै प्राणीप्रति कृपा हुन्छ। यसले कोमल हृदयलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Karuna
Karuna puts kindness into words, meaning compassion, mercy and kindness towards all beings. Its Sanskrit roots and caring meaning may suit parents who want a name centred on how people treat one another. Pronounced ka-RU-na, the six-letter name has a rounded middle sound and a gentle finish. Karuna is common among girl names in our sample, ranking 99th. For related sounds, explore Kamana and Kareena, or compare the rhyming Aruna as you narrow down the rhythm you like.
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Karuna at a glance
| Name | Karuna |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | करुणा also करुण, करुना |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Buddhist tradition |
| Starts with | K · क |
| Length | 6 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #99 among girl names (15 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 Karuna
- Karuna Bhandari · b. 1988
Nepal women's national cricketer
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Binita♀बिनिताHumble, modest, polite
- Sunita♀सुनिताWell-behaved, of good conduct
- Kripa♀कृपाGrace, mercy and compassion
- Mamata♀ममताAffection, motherly love and tenderness towards others
- Sushila♀सुशीलाOf good conduct, virtuous and gentle woman
- Namrata♀नम्रताHumility, modesty, politeness
- Komal♂♀कोमलSoft, tender and delicate
- Sajana♂♀साजनBeloved, dear one
- Sujana♂♀सुजनGood person
- Shubhechchha♂♀शुभेच्छाGood wishes
- Subhekshya♂♀शुभेक्षाGood wishes
- Sumitra♀सुमित्राGood friend
Names that sound like Karuna
Karuna in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐎𑐬𑐸𑐞𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒏𑒩𑒳𑒝𑒰 |
| Bengali | করুণা |
| Gujarati | કરુણા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀓𑀭𑀼𑀡𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | karuṇā |
FAQ about the name Karuna
What is the meaning of Karuna?
Karuna means: Compassion, mercy and kindness towards all beings. (नेपालीमा: करुणा, दया)
Is Karuna a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Karuna in Nepali?
Karuna is written करुणा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written करुण or करुना.
How do you pronounce Karuna?
Karuna is pronounced ka-RU-na (IPA: /kʌruɳaː/).
What is the origin of the name Karuna?
Karuna is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Karuna?
Karuna ranks #99 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Karuna?
Notable people named Karuna include Karuna Bhandari (Nepal women's national cricketer).