Kiranकिरण
Kiraṇa · traditionally used for boys
“Ray of light; sunbeam”
Kiraṇa — 'a ray of light, beam, sunbeam'. Very popular modern Indian given name.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kiran begins with Ki — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ki open Mrigashira pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes a warm ray of light, brightening and illuminating.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kiran mean?
Kiran (Kiraṇa) is attested as “Ray of light; sunbeam.” Kiraṇa — 'a ray of light, beam, sunbeam'. Very popular modern Indian given name.
Which nakshatra sound does Kiran fit?
Kiran begins with the sound Ki, which opens Mrigashira pada 4. 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 Kiran a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kiran 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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