Meaning & Origin
One who has compassion and mercy towards all beings
Spiritual meaning
Radiating love and kindness towards all
Language details
करुण
compassion, mercy
करुण
कराना
கருணம்
கருணம்
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Karun
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Compassion
Karun
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Compassion
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kah-ROON
kəˈrūn
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name 'Gandhi' brings to mind the image of a peaceful, non-violent leader who inspired a nation to resist British rule through civil disobedience.
In Hinduism, the name 'Gandhi' symbolizes self-discipline, renunciation, and non-violence.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Karun is derived from the Sanskrit root करु (kar), meaning 'to do, to make, to create'. In Hindu mythology, Karun is also the name of a god, personifying compassion, mercy, and kindness. The god Karun is often depicted with a thousand arms, each holding a different object to grant boons to devotees.
Historical references
The Hindu king Karunakara I of the Chera Dynasty ruled from 1125 to 1152 AD. He is known for his reverence towards the temple deity Ayyappan and is often depicted with a bow and arrow.
1125-1152 AD
Karuna, an important character in the Indian epic 'Mahabharata', is the younger brother of Duryodhana and the eldest among the Pandava brothers. He is known for his kindness, compassion, and dedication to righteousness.
Before 400 AD
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