Karna
pronounced /Ka-rna/
From Sanskrit कर्ण (karna) meaning ear. This is the name of the son of the Hindu sun god Surya and the goddess Kunti, who gave birth to him through her ear. He was a great warrior who joined the Kauravas to fight against his half-brothers the Pandavas, eventually becoming the king of Anga.
About the name
Karna is a traditional Hinduism boy name meaning 'From Sanskrit कर्ण (karna) meaning ear. This is the name of the son of the Hindu sun god Surya and the goddess Kunti, who gave birth to him through her ear. He was a great warrior who joined the Kauravas to fight against his half-brothers the Pandavas, eventually becoming the king of Anga'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karna
- What is the meaning of the name Karna?
- Karna means "From Sanskrit कर्ण (karna) meaning ear. This is the name of the son of the Hindu sun god Surya and the goddess Kunti, who gave birth to him through her ear. He was a great warrior who joined the Kauravas to fight against his half-brothers the Pandavas, eventually becoming the king of Anga.". It is a traditional boy name of Hinduism origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Karna?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Karna is Mithuna.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Karna?
- The Nakshatra for Karna is Mrigashira.
- How is Karna written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): कर्न · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): કર્ન
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