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UnisexSanskrit & North Indian

Karuna

करुणाকরুণা

From Sanskrit करुणा (karuṇā): "compassion" or "mercy".

Meaning and origin

This Sanskrit word denoting deep compassion has long been valued across Indian naming traditions.

How to pronounce Karuna

Hindikuh-ROO-nuh /kəˈɾuːɳə/

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