Karna

Karna Meaning & Origin

About Karna
The surname Karna is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "karna," which means "ear" or "listener." It is a common surname among various communities in India, including Brahmins and Rajputs. The name Karna is often associated with qualities such as attentiveness, wisdom, and the ability to listen and understand others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karna: 273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Ranking information for the surname Karna is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Karna in braille

How to sign the name Karna using Sign Language

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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