Kirtan or Keertan?
Two spellings, side by side.
Kirtan and Keertan are two spellings of the same sound. Kirtan is listed with the meaning "The act of singing devotional songs and praising the divine through musical storytelling" and Keertan with "This Sanskrit name refers to a hymn or songs of worship. it describes the act of chanting or singing praises to the divine". Kirtan is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Kirtan | Keertan |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The act of singing devotional songs and praising the divine through musical storytelling. | This Sanskrit name refers to a hymn or songs of worship. it describes the act of chanting or singing praises to the divine. |
| Origin | Tamil | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | कीर्तन | कीर्तन |
| Say it | Kir-tan | Keer-tan |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Kirtan and Keertan
Is Kirtan or Keertan more common?
Kirtan is more often searched and saved on this site; Keertan is also used.
Do Kirtan and Keertan mean the same?
Kirtan: "The act of singing devotional songs and praising the divine through musical storytelling". Keertan: "This Sanskrit name refers to a hymn or songs of worship. it describes the act of chanting or singing praises to the divine".
How do you say Kirtan?
In parts: Kir-tan. Keertan is said the same way.
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