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Karman

Quick answerKarman derives from Sanskrit "karma," meaning "action" or "deed," referring to the cosmic principle of cause and effect in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,078
TrendStable
Peak year2014
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu/Buddhist
ReligionHinduism/Buddhism
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,217

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Karman

Karman derives from Sanskrit "karma," meaning "action" or "deed," referring to the cosmic principle of cause and effect in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.

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Etymology

Karman derives from Sanskrit "karma," meaning "action" or "deed," referring to the cosmic principle of cause and effect in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. The name is used primarily in Hindu, Buddhist, and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Asian and Southeast Asian contexts.

Karman currently ranks #16,078 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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