Karna

Karna Meaning & Origin

About Karna
The name "Karna" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. It means "ear" or "listener" in Sanskrit. Karna is also the name of a prominent character in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, known for his loyalty, generosity, and skill in archery. The name signifies someone who possesses good listening skills and is attentive to others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Karna are female.

Karna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R N AH0
🌐 IPA
/karna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karna in Braille

Here's how to represent Karna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Karna in braille

How to Spell the Name Karna in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Karna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Karna in sign language

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