Boy • Traditional Tamil
Karunan
கருணன்
Signature Meaning
Karunan is a Tamil masculine name that conveys compassion and mercy. It is commonly understood to mean “compassionate” or “merciful,” evoking a kind-hearted, empathetic nature. The name is widely used in Tamil-speaking communities and carries gentle, positive connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalVirtueSpiritualLove
Starts withக / K
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 22 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + U(6) + N(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 22
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 26 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-roo-nun
Tamil syllablesக-ரு-ண-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɾuɳan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaarunaanKaroonanKaaroonaan