US Popularity:11424
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Helper or ear
Karna is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "helper" or "ear." In Hinduism, Karna was the son of the sun deity Surya and the goddess Kunti. She is said to have given birth to him through her ear, a miraculous happening that gave Karna his name. Whether you're tapping into your faith or family heritage, Karna is a lovely name to inspire your child to be kind toward others. As they develop and grow, baby Karna will be encouraged to lend a helping hand and look out for their loved ones in challenging times.

Karna Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2000
#21254
in 2000
- 3728
from 1985
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