Karanbir
Punjabi · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Karanbir
Karanbir is a Punjabi name composed of "Karan" (meaning action, cause, or ear) and "bir" (meaning brave or warrior), literally translating to "brave warrior" or "one who acts with courage." The name is primarily used in Sikh and Hindu communities, particularly in Punjab, India, and among Punjabi diaspora populations worldwide.
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Etymology
Karanbir is a Punjabi name composed of "Karan" (meaning action, cause, or ear) and "bir" (meaning brave or warrior), literally translating to "brave warrior" or "one who acts with courage." The name is primarily used in Sikh and Hindu communities, particularly in Punjab, India, and among Punjabi diaspora populations worldwide.
Karanbir currently ranks #11,833 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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