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Name
Karana
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The first name Karana is an Indian girl's name that translates to 'the maker' or 'the producer'.

What does the name Karana mean?

Karana is a girl's name with Indian roots. It can be directly translated as 'the maker' and 'the producer'. The origins of the name lie in Sanskrit, derived from the term karaṇa (करण), which means 'doing', 'acting', 'making', and 'production'.

Where does the name Karana come from?

Karana is a feminine first name that comes from Sanskrit and carries the meaning 'the maker'.

How do you pronounce Karana?

Ka-ra-na, where the 'a' is pronounced like in 'cat'.

Popularity

In Germany, Karana is a rather rare name. It has not gained significance in the German name popularity lists so far. The best ranking for the name Karana was in 1976, when it reached the 8,157th place in the US name charts. From 1930 to 2024, the name was given about 20 times in the USA, placing it at 9,221st. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with the name Karana in the USA.

Nicknames & pet names

Kara

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Karana (character from the book 'Island of the Blue Dolphins')

Frequently asked questions about the name Karana

Where does the name Karana come from?

Karana has its origins in Sanskrit and is used in the languages Hindi and Indian.

What does the name Karana mean?

The name Karana means 'the maker' and is derived from the term karaṇa, which means 'doing', 'acting', 'making', and 'production'.

How popular is the name Karana?

The popularity of the name Karana varies, but it is known and appreciated in certain regions, especially in India.

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