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

Variations

KarunaKarunaiKarunakumari

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