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Karmah

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Pronounced KAR-muh /ˈkɑːr.mə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Karma, from Sanskrit karman, 'action; deed,' the spiritual principle that actions shape one's fate. Used respectfully as a name in the West, though it carries deep meaning in Hindu and Buddhist thought.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaning-rich name: Karmah is a form of Karma, 'action, deed; cause and effect' (said 'KAR-muh'). Weighty and reflective.
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA respelling of Karma, from Sanskrit karman, 'action; deed,' the spiritual principle that actions shape one's fate. Used respectfully as a name in the West, though it carries deep meaning in Hindu and Buddhist thought.
U.S. rank (2022)#16471 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 201

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820052022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Karmah is a form of Karma, from Sanskrit karman, 'action; deed,' central to the law of cause and effect in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. As a given name it's used respectfully in the West, and remains rare (said 'KAR-muh').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, reflective, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Karmah respells Karma, the Sanskrit karman, 'action; deed' — the principle at the heart of Hindu and Buddhist thought that one's actions shape one's fate. A weighty, reflective name (said 'KAR-muh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Karmah — Sanskrit karman, 'action, deed'; Karma respelling

Variations

KarmaKarmaaKarmyn

Nicknames

KarMah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karmah mean?

Karmah is a form of Karma, from Sanskrit karman, 'action; deed' — the principle of cause and effect in Hindu and Buddhist thought.

How do you pronounce Karmah?

It's said KAR-muh /ˈkɑːr.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karmah a boy or girl name?

Karmah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Karmah?

Karmah is a rare name in the U.S.

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