Girl • Modern Tamil
Karunika
கருணிகா
Signature Meaning
Karunika is a feminine name that conveys compassion and mercy. It is commonly interpreted to mean “compassionate” or “merciful,” suggesting kindness, empathy, and a gentle nature. The name is used in Tamil-speaking communities and other South Asian contexts as a warm, caring given name.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernKaɾUɳIkaː
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + U(6) + N(5) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 32 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-ru-ni-kaa
Tamil syllablesக-ரு-ணி-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.kaɾuɳikaː
Audio Speed:
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaarunikaaKaruneekaKaaruneekaaKaroonikaKaaroonikaaKarooneeka