Karuna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-ROO-nah / kəˈruːnəSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
compassion; mercy
Historical & Cultural Background
Karuna is derived from the Sanskrit word 'karuṇa', which signifies compassion and empathy. In Hinduism and Buddhism, it is a significant concept representing the quality of kindness towards others. The name is often associated with various spiritual teachings and practices that emphasize the importance of compassion in human interactions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karun
- Karuna
International Variants
- Caruna (Spanish)
- Karuna (Japanese)
Famous people named Karuna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karuna was first seen in the United States in 1976. Karuna has ranked as high as #1369 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Karuna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Karuna
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |