Harkiran
Indian subcontinent · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Harkiran
The name 'Harkiran' means "God's ray of light" or "the Lord's beam," derived from the Punjabi/Sanskrit roots *Har* (God) and *Kiran* (ray of light).
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Etymology
The name 'Harkiran' means "God's ray of light" or "the Lord's beam," derived from the Punjabi/Sanskrit roots *Har* (God) and *Kiran* (ray of light). It is primarily used in Sikh and Hindu cultures, particularly among Punjabi communities, with no notable historical figure widely associated with the name.
Harkiran currently ranks #18,318 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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