boy · Sanskrit

Karena

/KA-re-na/

Meaning: Generous, clever

Karena at a glance

Meaning: Generous, clever
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: KA-re-na
Syllables: 3
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Karan, Karanah, Karano, Karen, Kaaranah, Kaarano

Lucky details for Karena

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Karena 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 Karena for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Karena reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Kare 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 Karena

What does the name Karena mean?

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

Is Karena a boy or girl name?

Karena is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Karena?

Karena is pronounced KA-re-na (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Karena?

The lucky number for Karena is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Karena?

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