Karan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Karan – Meaning: Ear – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KUH-run


Karan is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning “Ear”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Warrior — Bold, Brave, and Battle-Ready.

Meaning & Origin of Karan

Meaning: Ear.

Origin: Sanskrit.

A common claim: Warrior, archer Actually: While borne by a famed warrior in Hindu mythology, the Sanskrit name Karna literally means 'ear'.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Karan

Phonetic: KUH-run   IPA: /ˈkʌrən/

Popularity of Karan

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1936–2024.

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