Karna

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Pronounced KAR-nah /ˈkɑr.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Karna, 'ear; born of the ear'; the noble, tragic warrior of the Mahabharata, born to the sun-god Surya and abandoned at birth; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Ear; born of the ear: Karna is a Hindu hero. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'KAR-nah'). We note the myth.

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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Karna, 'ear; born of the ear'; the noble, tragic warrior of the Mahabharata, born to the sun-god Surya and abandoned at birth; we note the myth

U.S. rank (2000)#9714

2000 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Karna comes from the Sanskrit Karna, 'ear; born of the ear'; the noble, tragic warrior of the Mahabharata (we note the myth). A bold, classic name (said 'KAR-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, born-of-the-ear at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Karna is 'ear; born of the ear' in Sanskrit — the noble, tragic warrior of the Mahabharata, born to the sun-god Surya and abandoned at birth — a bold, storied name (we note the myth; said 'KAR-nah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Karna — Hindu mythology; hero

Variations

KaranKarn

Nicknames

Karan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karna mean?

Karna is Sanskrit for 'ear; born of the ear'; the noble, tragic warrior of the Mahabharata. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Karna?

It's said KAR-nah /ˈkɑr.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karna a boy or girl name?

Karna is a boy's name.

How popular is Karna?

Karna is a very rare name in the U.S.