boy · Sanskrit

Karana

/KA-ra-na/

Meaning: Generous, clever

Karana at a glance

Meaning: Generous, clever
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: KA-ra-na
Syllables: 3
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Karan, Karani, Karanya, Karran, Kaarani, Kaaranya

Lucky details for Karana

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Karana is a Sanskrit name meaning “generous, clever”. It is a spelling variant of Karan and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Karana for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Karana reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Kara Kari Kary Kay

Middle Names

Kabir Krisah Kianah

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aarya Akshaiya Aneeketa Arnaah Cheereg

FAQs about the name Karana

What does the name Karana mean?

Karana means “generous, clever” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Karana a boy or girl name?

Karana is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Karana?

Karana is pronounced KA-ra-na (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Karana?

The lucky number for Karana is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Karana?

Popular short forms include Kara, Kari, Kary, Kay.