What origin is the name Karunah?

Karunah comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Karunah?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Karunah — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Karunah?

Karunah starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Karunah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Karunah

Karunah

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Karunah is an Indian unisex name meaning "From the Sanskrit root Karuna (mercy), meaning compassionate. It is a virtuous name used to emphasize gentle, loving behavior.".

Karunah is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From the Sanskrit root Karuna (mercy), meaning compassionate. It is a virtuous name used to emphasize gentle, loving behavior.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Sanskrit root Karuna (mercy), meaning compassionate. It is a virtuous name used to emphasize gentle, loving behavior.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Karunah

What does Karunah mean?

Karunah is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From the Sanskrit root Karuna (mercy), meaning compassionate. It is a virtuous name used to emphasize gentle, loving behavior.".

How popular is Karunah?

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Brother names that go with Karunah

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Karunah.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Karunah

Karunah means "From the Sanskrit root Karuna (mercy), meaning compassionate. It is a virtuous name used to emphasize gentle, loving behavior." — these names share that spirit.

Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)