Karna
KAR-nah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
529
Peak Year
#30 in 1970
First Recorded
1930
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Karna signifies 'ear' or 'son of the sun'. It's a name rich in mythology.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Karna
A central character in the Mahabharata epic.
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Meaning
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