Kertana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kertana

What is the meaning of the name Kertana ?

The baby name Kertana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kərˈtɑːnə/ (KER-TAH-nah).

Kertana is Sanskrit in Origin.

Kertana is a South Asian feminine given name derived from Sanskrit kīrtana, meaning “praise, hymn, or devotional singing,” from the verbal root kīrt- “to extol,” and related to kīrti “fame, glory.” The name evokes sacred music, joyous devotion, and the idea of bringing honor or renown.

As a personal name it gained currency in the 20th century, especially in South India among Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam speakers, influenced by bhakti traditions and Carnatic music, where a keerthana/kirtana denotes a devotional composition. Spellings vary with language and transliteration: Keerthana (very common), Kirthana, and the more Sanskritic Kirtana; masculine or unisex counterparts include Keerthan/Kirtan. The form Kertana reflects a streamlined English spelling while preserving the same etymology and sense. Bearers often interpret it as “song of praise” or “one who brings glory,” giving the name a blend of artistic, spiritual, and aspirational resonance.

⚙ Kertana is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 4 recorded uses, across 3 countries.