Boy name
Karno name meaning
“ear”
Karno is a masculine Javanese name meaning “ear”. It is a form of Karna, the name of a Mahabharata figure, derived from Sanskrit karṇa. The ending -o reflects Javanese pronunciation, connecting the form Karno with the Sanskrit source through the related name Karna.
What does Karno mean?
Ear
In Indonesian: telinga
The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →
Origin and cultural usage of Karno
A Javanese form of Karna, the Mahabharata figure whose name comes from Sanskrit karṇa, 'ear'. The ending -o reflects Javanese pronunciation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Karno
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Karno, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Karno: ear
- Wardono: growth or increase
- Saputro: a good son
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Karno Sosrodjojo Wiria
Meaning of each word
- Karno: ear
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
- Wiria: courage, vigor or strength
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Karno Cep
Meaning of each word
- Karno: ear
- Cep: affectionate address for a boy
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Meaning of each word
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Karno: ear
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
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Karno Lingga
Meaning of each word
- Karno: ear
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
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Meaning of each word
- Karno: ear
- Ananta: boundless, unending
- Suriya: the sun
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How to pronounce Karno
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /karno/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦂꦤꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮁᮔᮧ |
Is Karno a boy’s name?
Yes, Karno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Karno ranks #1,210 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Karno
Famous people named Karno
- Karno Barkah · b. 1922
- Karno Jusmiwati · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Karno
What is the meaning of Karno?
Karno means ear. A Javanese form of Karna, the Mahabharata figure whose name comes from Sanskrit karṇa, 'ear'. The ending -o reflects Javanese pronunciation.
Is Karno a boy’s name?
Yes, Karno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Karno?
Karno is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Karno have?
Karno has 2 syllables (Kar-no) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Karno?
Karno ranks #1,210 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Karno?
Some ideas: Karno Wardono Saputro; Karno Sosrodjojo Wiria; Karno Cep.
Famous people named Karno?
Notable people named Karno include Karno Barkah, Karno Jusmiwati.
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