The baby name Karan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hindi/Indian: kuh-RAHN (approx. /kəˈrɑːn/ or /kəˈrən/); Anglophone: KAIR-ən or KAH-rən (approx. /ˈkærən/ or /ˈkɑːrən/).
The baby name Karan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hindi/Indian: kuh-RAHN (approx. /kəˈrɑːn/ or /kəˈrən/); Anglophone: KAIR-ən or KAH-rən (approx. /ˈkærən/ or /ˈkɑːrən/).
Karan is English, Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Karan is primarily a masculine South Asian given name. In Hindi, Punjabi, and other Indo‑Aryan languages, it connects to two Sanskrit bases: Karṇa, “ear,” borne by the magnanimous warrior of the Mahābhārata, and karaṇa, “instrument/agent; cause,” yielding interpretive meanings such as “doer,” “effective,” or “that which accomplishes.” Because of the epic association, it also connotes generosity, loyalty, and martial valor.
The name appears in medieval retellings of the Mahābhārata and remains common across India among Hindus, Sikhs, and others, with modern visibility reinforced by film and television. Variants and related forms include Karna (classical/epic form), Karanjit and Karanveer (Sikh compounds), and the anglicized Karran; Karana occurs as a learned or South Indian transliteration. In English‑speaking contexts, Karan also serves as a feminine spelling variant of Karen, ultimately from Katherine meaning “pure,” so the name’s gender and meaning differ by culture.
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| Karanvir Bohra Karanvir Bohra is best known as an Indian television actor, and he has also worked in films as a producer and designer. Born Manoj Bohra on 28 August 1982, he later changed his name to Karanveer in 2007 and is especially recognized for shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?, and Naagin 2. | Karan Ashley Karan Ashley is an American actress, singer, and talk show host, best known for playing Aisha Campbell, the second Yellow Power Ranger, on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She was born Karan Ashley Jackson on September 28, 1975. | Karan Wahi Karan Wahi is an Indian actor, model, and television host best known for playing Ranveer Sisodia in the hit TV show Remix. He became widely recognized after his lead role in Remix and has since built a successful career in television and hosting. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan | Kapoor | Shashi Kapoor | film producer | ★★★★★ | |||
| Karan | Deol | Sunny Deol | film producer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1982 | #1 | — | 552 |
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| IN | 0 | #33 | 38 | 2,963 | |
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 657 |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #44 | 1 | 917 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #52 | 7,916 | 16,750 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| QA | 0 | #101 | 6 | 7,011 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #106 | 24 | 3,473 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #114 | 8 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #123 | 3 | 2,087 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| IQ | 0 | #130 | 4 | 3,533 | |
| GR | 0 | #133 | 3 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #134 | 6 | 6,332 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| MU | 0 | #135 | 3 | 3,613 | |
| AE | 0 | #151 | 27 | 10,220 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #166 | 925 | 18,093 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #181 | 2 | 1,509 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #229 | 6 | 5,842 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #233 | 130 | 8,477 |
| BD | 0 | #238 | 4 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #245 | 23 | 6,912 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #255 | 62 | 15,378 |
| SG | 0 | #255 | 15 | 11,010 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #271 | 4 | 3,535 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| SA | 0 | #284 | 12 | 10,560 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #288 | 6 | 6,876 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 3 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #295 | 9 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #299 | 8 | 2,588 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #299 | 21 | 9,639 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #303 | 3 | 6,530 |
| MY | 0 | #320 | 11 | 12,352 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #324 | 9 | 7,401 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #331 | 37 | 7,951 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #333 | 1,377 | 22,615 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #335 | 6 | 6,459 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #340 | 524 | 18,755 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #352 | 8 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #352 | 6 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #360 | 18 | 7,057 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| BH | 0 | #363 | 193 | 17,937 | |
| YE | 0 | #363 | 19 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #367 | 17 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #370 | 18 | 2,865 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #372 | 56 | 2,041 |
| NL | 0 | #376 | 16 | 2,481 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #382 | 15 | 15,987 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #396 | 248 | 13,121 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #427 | 16 | 2,180 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #427 | 19 | 10,523 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #445 | 538 | 17,948 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #455 | 250 | 17,960 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #472 | 56 | 12,905 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #475 | 13 | 10,188 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #475 | 2,328 | 28,008 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #484 | 32 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #492 | 62 | 20,968 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #494 | 11 | 11,303 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #521 | 6 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #524 | 29 | 10,162 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #554 | 23 | 10,045 |
| LY | 0 | #554 | 6 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #554 | 8 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #577 | 10 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #585 | 83 | 13,071 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #603 | 13 | 16,104 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #620 | 6 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #646 | 13 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #669 | 14 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #699 | 16 | 4,183 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #721 | 418 | 25,439 |
| SY | 0 | #759 | 9 | 11,684 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #767 | 169 | 25,931 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #814 | 138 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #820 | 10 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #859 | 28 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #868 | 63 | 5,610 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #877 | 16 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2004 | #908 | 9 | 9,828 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #913 | 40 | 5,697 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #941 | 11 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #946 | 14 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #965 | 30 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MA | 0 | #1,037 | 92 | 20,986 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,070 | 410 | 10,046 |
| TR | 0 | #1,100 | 112 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,120 | 57 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 38 | 25,619 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,431 | 16 | 9,415 |
Karan is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:
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