Karan
KUH-run
Popularity
#5760
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
4,950
Peak Year
#170 in 1956
First Recorded
1936
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Karan is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'instrument' or 'skillful'. It is also associated with Karna, a character in Hindu mythology known for his generosity.
Gender Split
Numerology
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