Boy • Modern Tamil
Karan
கரண்
Signature Meaning
Karan (கரண்) is a concise masculine name used in Tamil and across India. It is commonly associated with qualities such as action, skill and helpfulness, making it appealing to parents seeking a strong, active name. Exact origin and meaning can vary by region and community, so the derivation is not certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈKaɾAɳ/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + A(1) + N(5) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 18 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAH-rahn
Tamil syllablesக-ர-ண்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈkaɾaɳ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaaraan