Karna Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-nah / /ˈkɑːrnə/

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'the one who is a great warrior'; Hindi: 'son of the sun'

Historical & Cultural Background

Karna is a significant figure in Hindu mythology, particularly in the epic Mahabharata. He is known for his unwavering loyalty and martial prowess. As the son of the sun god Surya, he is often depicted as a tragic hero. His story explores themes of fate, honor, and sacrifice.

Similar Names

KiranKamalKaviKaranKashanKashif

Variants

  • Karn
  • Karnaa

International Variants

  • Karna (Hindi)
  • Karna (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Karna

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Fictional characters named Karna

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Sibling Suggestions

ArjunYudhishthiraBhimaDraupadiSita

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karna was first seen in the United States in 2000. Karna has ranked as high as #1277 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Karna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karna

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20006