Boy name
Karma name meaning
“actions and their moral consequences”
Karma is a boy’s name of Sanskrit origin meaning ‘actions and their moral consequences’. It comes from karman, ‘action’ or ‘deed’, which also appears in the form karma. In Hindu and Buddhist teachings, the term concerns the relationship between actions and their resulting consequences.
What does Karma mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Karma
From Sanskrit karman, appearing as karma, meaning ‘action’ or ‘deed’. The term also concerns actions and their consequences in Hindu and Buddhist teachings.
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Name combinations with Karma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Karma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Karma: actions and their moral consequences
- Fajar: light before sunrise
- Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued
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Meaning of each word
- Karma: actions and their moral consequences
- Rengga: ornament, adornment
- Galang: support, supporting beam
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Karma Putera
Meaning of each word
- Karma: actions and their moral consequences
- Putera: male child, son
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Meaning of each word
- Pratiknyo: promise, pledge
- Karma: actions and their moral consequences
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
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Karma Setiawan
Meaning of each word
- Karma: actions and their moral consequences
- Setiawan: one who remains loyal
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Meaning of each word
- Karma: actions and their moral consequences
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
- Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
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How to pronounce Karma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /karma/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦂꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮁᮙ |
Is Karma a boy’s name?
Yes, Karma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Karma ranks #2,020 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Karma
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Wahyudin♂Revelation of the faith
Famous people named Karma
- Karma Suta
FAQ about the name Karma
What is the meaning of Karma?
Karma means actions and their moral consequences. From Sanskrit karman, appearing as karma, meaning ‘action’ or ‘deed’. The term also concerns actions and their consequences in Hindu and Buddhist teachings.
Is Karma a boy’s name?
Yes, Karma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Karma?
Karma is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Karma have?
Karma has 2 syllables (Kar-ma) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Karma?
Karma ranks #2,020 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Karma?
Some ideas: Karma Fajar Mulya; Karma Rengga Galang; Karma Putera.
Famous people named Karma?
Notable people named Karma include Karma Suta.
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