Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Karuna

“Compassion or kindness”

About the name Karuna

Meaning
Compassion or kindness
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
K
Name number
3

Numerology of Karuna

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Karuna

Mrigashira

Naming syllable “Ka” · ruled by Mars

Pada 1234
Moon signMithuna (Gemini)
DeitySoma, the moon deity
SymbolA deer's head

Curious, gentle and always searching. Described as a lover of travel, learning and new ideas.

All Mrigashira names
Karuna starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Karuna

What does the name Karuna mean?

Karuna means "Compassion or kindness" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Karuna a boy or a girl name?

Karuna is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Karuna match?

The name Karuna starts with the syllable "Ka", which is a naming syllable of Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Karuna?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Karuna adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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