Sanskrit

Karuna

Pronounced kuh-ROO-nahShare

Meaning: Compassion; mercy

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Karuna names compassion, an important quality in several Indian religious and philosophical traditions. It is documented for more than one gender.

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Karuna comes from Sanskrit.

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