Karna
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Karna
Karna derives from Sanskrit and means "ear" or "one who has ears," referring to the mythological figure's miraculous birth fully formed with divine armor and earrings.
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Etymology
Karna derives from Sanskrit and means "ear" or "one who has ears," referring to the mythological figure's miraculous birth fully formed with divine armor and earrings. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and appears prominently in the Mahabharata as one of the epic's central tragic heroes, particularly revered in Indian classical literature and tradition.
Karna currently ranks #11,465 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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