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KirtanHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

To hear, to recite

Pronunciation: KEER-tahn

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Name
Kirtan
Meaning
To hear, to recite
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
KEER-tahn
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Kirtan mean?

Kirtan is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "To hear". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: KEER-tahn. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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कीर्तन

He who is heard

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

KEER-tahn

IPA

/kiːrˈtən/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Kirtan is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is To hear. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

YellowOrange

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 6 are nurturing, caring, and responsible. They have a deep desire to help others and make the world a better place. They are loving, caring, and generous, and they strive to create harmony and balance in their relationships.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Chanting the sacred names of God

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Kirtan is a deeply rooted and cherished practice in Hindu culture. It is a communal event where people come together to sing the praises of their deities, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere. Kirtan sessions are often held during festivals and religious gatherings, providing a sense of unity and shared spiritual experience among participants.
Kirtan is a profound spiritual practice that connects individuals with the divine. Through the repetition of sacred names and mantras, one's thoughts are centered on the divine, allowing for inner peace, purification, and a deep sense of connection with the universe. Kirtan is also believed to have transformative effects, helping to overcome negative emotions and calming the mind.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kīrtana', meaning 'to recite, to praise, to glorify'. Kirtan is a significant practice in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where the name of a deity is recited or sung to invoke their presence and seek their blessings.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Kirtan is a devotional singing practice in Hinduism. The name Kirtan carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Classical Hinduism

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Kirtan MasseyKirtan Sings

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

कीर्तन

He who is heard

🇮🇳Hindi

कीर्तन

सुनना

🇮🇳Tamil

கிர்த்தன்

கேட்டப்படும்

🇮🇳Telugu

కీర్థన్

శోదేశ

🇮🇳Marathi

Kirtan

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे To hear, to recite

🇧🇩Bengali

Kirtan

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ To hear, to recite

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