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    Meaning
    • A variant of Karen, the Danish form of Katherine, meaning pure.
    • Sanskrit: Literally 'ear' — the name of Karna, the Mahabharata's tragic, generous warrior born of the sun god Surya, famed for never refusing anyone who asked him for help.
    • Sanskrit: Pure; pure. derived from the name katherine; abbreviation of katherine. pure; instrument
    OriginUnknown originSanskrit
    Native script—कर्ण (Hindi script)
    GenderGirlBoy, Unisex
    Popularity
    Syllables22
    First letterKK
    Rashi—mithun
    Numerology4: stability, hard work and loyalty2: harmony, kindness and cooperation

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