The baby name Kirthana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KEER-thah-nah (approx.) — IPA: /kiːrˈtɑːnə/.
The baby name Kirthana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KEER-thah-nah (approx.) — IPA: /kiːrˈtɑːnə/.
Kirthana is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Kirthana is a South Asian feminine name from Sanskrit kīrtana, meaning praise, hymn, or devotional chanting, ultimately from the root kīrt to praise and linked to kīrti fame. The term passed into Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam as keerthana or keerthanam, where it denotes a devotional composition in Carnatic music; it evokes melody, celebration, and the joyful singing of the divine name.
As a given name, Kirthana gained broad use in South India and among the diaspora during the late 20th century, shaped by bhakti traditions and the widespread practice of kirtan in Hindu and Sikh communities. Common variants include Keerthana, Kirtana, and Keerthanaa; related but distinct is Kirti or Keerthi meaning fame. Spellings with double e and th reflect South Indian pronunciation and transliteration. The name carries connotations of devotion, artistry, and auspicious renown.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| France | Girls | 2002 | #390 | 3 | 2,727 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #568 | 19 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #649 | 6 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2003 | #883 | 6 | 9,630 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #908 | 87 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Kirthana is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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