Karan

Karan Meaning & Origin

About Karan
The surname Karan is of multiple origins and meanings. In some cases, it is derived from the Sanskrit word "karaṇa," meaning "performer" or "doer," and is often associated with the Kshatriya caste in India. In other instances, Karan is a variant of the Hebrew name Karen, which means "pure" or "chaste." Additionally, Karan can also be a shortened form of the given name Karanjit, which combines the Sanskrit words "karan" (ear) and "jit" (conqueror), symbolizing victory over evil. The specific meaning of the surname Karan may vary depending on cultural and regional contexts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Karan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Karan: 799
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,528
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karan in Braille

Here's how to represent Karan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Karan in braille

How to sign the name Karan using Sign Language

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

The name Karan in sign language

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