Karunकरुण
Karuṇa · traditionally used for boys
“Compassion, kindness; sentiment of pathos”
Compassion, kindness; in Nāṭyaśāstra one of the eight rasas (the pathetic sentiment); central virtue in both Hindu and Buddhist ethics.
Starting sound and where it falls
Karun begins with Ka — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ka open Mrigashira pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Karun Nair (cricketer).
Cultural context
Evokes compassion, a core virtue of both Hindu and Buddhist ethics.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Karun mean?
Karun (Karuṇa) is attested as “Compassion, kindness; sentiment of pathos.” Compassion, kindness; in Nāṭyaśāstra one of the eight rasas (the pathetic sentiment); central virtue in both Hindu and Buddhist ethics.
Which nakshatra sound does Karun fit?
Karun begins with the sound Ka, which opens Mrigashira pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Karun a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Karun is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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