Karunya
compassion, mercy
GenderGirlOriginTamil/SanskritSay itkuh-ROON-yuhPopularitymoderately known, gentle virtue name
Pronounced kuh-ROON-yuh
About the name Karunya
Karunya means compassion, a gentle virtue-based name valued across South Indian families. It reflects a wish for the child to grow kind-hearted and merciful.
Gentle, empathetic, and naturally caring.
Fun fact
Karunya is also the name of a popular lottery in Kerala, though the word itself is a common South Indian virtue name.
Nicknames for Karunya
Karu