Name meaning
Kiran
means “ray of light”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Indian, Nepali, Pakistani
- Say it
- KEE-ran
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Kiran comes from the Sanskrit kiraṇa, ray or beam of light. It is used for boys and girls across South Asia.
Roots
From Sanskrit kiraṇa (ray).
Where it is used
Kirana is related.
Kiran name FAQ
What does the name Kiran mean?
Kiran means “ray of light”. From Sanskrit kiraṇa (ray).
Where does the name Kiran come from?
Kiran is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian, Nepali, Pakistani families.
How do you pronounce Kiran?
Kiran is usually pronounced KEE-ran.
Is Kiran a boy's or a girl's name?
Kiran is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.