👦 Karna — Name Meaning & Origin

Karna

“Ear; Son of Kunti and Surya”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMithun (Gemini)
NakshatraMrigashira (pada 3) · syllable “Ka”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters5 · starts with K
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Karna?

Karna means "Ear; Son of Kunti and Surya" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Karna a boy or girl name?

Karna is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Karna from?

Karna is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Karna?

By its first syllable "Ka", Karna belongs to Mithun (Gemini) rashi and Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Karna?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Karna adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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