Boy • Modern Tamil
Karna
கர்ணா
Signature Meaning
Karna is a traditional South Asian name most widely associated with the heroic and tragic warrior from the Mahabharata. The character is remembered for his courage, fierce loyalty, and remarkable generosity, giving the name connotations of bravery and noble self-sacrifice. It is used across many Indian languages, including among Tamil speakers, as a strong, classical choice.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernKaɾɳAː
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) + N(5) + A(1) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 18 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekar-NAA
Tamil syllablesக-ர்-ணா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.kaɾɳaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaarnaa