Kiranaकिरणा
Kiraṇā · traditionally used for girls
“Ray of light (fem.)”
Kiraṇā — feminine of kiraṇa. Both spellings used as personal name.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kirana 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 gentle ray of light, illuminating and radiant.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kirana mean?
Kirana (Kiraṇā) is attested as “Ray of light (fem.).” Kiraṇā — feminine of kiraṇa. Both spellings used as personal name.
Which nakshatra sound does Kirana fit?
Kirana 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 Kirana a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kirana is traditionally used for girls.
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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