Karana

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Karana means "cause, effect" or "a means of attaining something" in Sanskrit.
Popularity
Karana is not a common name worldwide, but its popularity is increasing day by day. It is a rare name, and it is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States. However, it is becoming more popular in India and other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Karana
Cartoon of Karana

Karana Name meanings & History

Karana means "cause, effect" or "a means of attaining something" in Sanskrit. Used by American author Scott O'Dell in his children's novel 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' (1960). Karana is 'secret' name of the main character, a young Native American girl stranded for years on an island off the California coast. She also goes by her 'common' name of Won-a-pa-lei. O'Dell was inspired by the true story of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island, who was the last surviving member of her tribe, the Nicoleño, and left alone on the island for eighteen years in the 19th century. Karana is used as a girl's name in India and other parts of the world. It is a beautiful and meaningful name that is perfect for parents who are looking for a unique name that has a rich cultural background.

Zodiac Sign of Karana: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Karana:

K: Kundalini,Karate,Kind,Karma

A: Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nice,Nutrition,Nervous,Nagging,Nitpicking

Karana is:

  • a Common name
  • a Complex name
  • a Strong name

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